herb bennet

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From Middle English herbe-benet, from Old French herbe beneite (“blessed herb”) (because of its medicinal properties).

Dated An avens such as wood avens (Geum urbanum) or common avens (Geum aleppicum).

Obsolete Hemlock.

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