clovewort

noun — 4 senses

clovewort

noun

Etymology From clove + wort.

1

Clove pink, which has clove-scented flowers

2

Any plant of the family Caryophyllaceae.

3

Avens, which has clove-scented roots

clovewort

noun

Etymology From Old English clufwyrt.

1

Historical an herb mentioned in Old English herbals, probably Ranunculus acris

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