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allheal

American

[awl-heel] / ˈɔlˌhil /

noun

valerian.
any of several plants once believed to have extensive curative powers, as the selfheal, Prunella vulgaris.

allheal British

/ ˈɔːlˌhiːl /

noun

any of several plants reputed to have healing powers, such as selfheal and valerian

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Etymology

Origin of allheal

First recorded in 1590–1600; all + heal

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I wish you could find the secure value, The allheal I found .

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