Definition of Motherwort

1. Noun. Bitter Old World herb of hedgerows and woodland margins having toothed leaves and white or pale pink flowers.

Exact synonyms: Leonurus Cardiaca
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Leonurus, Leonurus

Definition of Motherwort

1. n. A labiate herb (Leonurus Cardiaca), of a bitter taste, used popularly in medicine; lion's tail.

Definition of Motherwort

1. Noun. Any of several perennial plants, of the genus ''Leonurus'', used in traditional medicine to help with childbirth or treat uterine disorders. (defdate from 13th c.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Motherwort

1. A labiate herb (Leonurus Cardiaca), of a bitter taste, used popularly in medicine; lion's tail. The mugwort. See Mugwort. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Motherwort

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motherlinesses
motherload
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motherlode
motherlodes
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mothers
mothers-in-law
mothers-to-be
mothers of chapel
mothers superior
mothership
motherships
motherworts
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mothier
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moths
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