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allheal

[ awl-heel ]
/ ˈɔlˌhil /
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noun
valerian (def. 1).
any of several plants once believed to have extensive curative powers, as the selfheal, Prunella vulgaris.
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Origin of allheal

First recorded in 1590–1600; all + heal

Words nearby allheal

Allhallowmas, Allhallows, Allhallows Eve, Allhallowtide, all hands on deck, allheal, all hours, alliaceous, alliance, Alliance for Progress, allied
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British Dictionary definitions for allheal

allheal
/ (ˈɔːlˌhiːl) /
noun
any of several plants reputed to have healing powers, such as selfheal and valerian
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