Definition of Butterbur

1. Noun. Small Eurasian herb having broad leaves and lilac-pink rayless flowers; found in moist areas.

Exact synonyms: Bog Rhubarb, Petasites Hybridus, Petasites Vulgaris
Group relationships: Genus Petasites, Petasites
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant

Definition of Butterbur

1. n. A broad-leaved plant (Petasites vulgaris) of the Composite family, said to have been used in England for wrapping up pats of butter.

Definition of Butterbur

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Medical Definition of Butterbur

1. A broad-leaved plant (Petasites vulgaris) of the Composite family, said to have been used in England for wrapping up pats of butter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Butterbur

Butte
butted
butter
butter
butter-and-eggs
butter-bean plant
butter-flower
butter-print
butterball
butterball
butterballs
butterbean
butterbird
butterbump
butterbur (current term)
butterbur (current term)
butterburs
buttercrunch
buttercup
buttercup
buttercups
buttercup family
buttercup squash
buttered
butterfat
butterfats
Butterfield
butterfingered
butterfingers
butterfish

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