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grindelia

[ grin-dee-lee-uh, -deel-yuh ]

noun

  1. any of various composite plants of the genus Grindelia, comprising the gumweeds.
  2. the dried leaves and tops of certain species of this plant, used in medicine.


grindelia

/ ɡrɪnˈdiːlɪə /

noun

  1. any coarse plant of the American genus Grindelia, having yellow daisy-like flower heads: family Asteraceae (composites) See also gum plant
  2. the dried leaves and tops of certain species of these plants, used in tonics and sedatives
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of grindelia1

1880–85, Americanism; named after D.H. Grindel (1777–1836), Russian scientist; -ia
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Word History and Origins

Origin of grindelia1

C19: named after David Hieronymus Grindel (1777–1836), Russian botanist
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Example Sentences

Another remedy is fluid extract grindelia robusta, one dram to four ounces of water.

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