Definition of Arnica

1. Noun. Used especially in treating bruises.

Generic synonyms: Tincture
Substance meronyms: Arnica Montana

2. Noun. Any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica.
Group relationships: Genus Arnica
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant

3. Noun. An ointment used in treating bruises.
Generic synonyms: Balm, Ointment, Salve, Unction, Unguent

Definition of Arnica

1. n. A genus of plants; also, the most important species (Arnica montana), native of the mountains of Europe, used in medicine as a narcotic and stimulant.

Definition of Arnica

1. Noun. Any of several plants, of the genus ''Arnica'', related to the sunflowers. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Arnica

1. a perennial herb [n -S]

Medical Definition of Arnica

1. A genus of plants; also, the most important species (Arnica montana), native of the mountains of Europe, used in medicine as a narcotic and stimulant. The tincture of arnica is applied externally as a remedy for bruises, sprains, etc. Origin: Prob. A corruption of ptarmica. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arnica

army unit
army worm
armyless
armylike
armyworm
armyworms
arna
arnas
arnatto
arnattos
arnaut
arnauts
arnee
arnest
arni
arnica (current term)
arnica bud
arnicas
arnicin
arnicine
arnis
arnises
arno-
arnold-chiari malformation
arnolol
arnotto
arnottos
arnut
arnuts

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