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masterwort

American  
[mas-ter-wurt, -wawrt, mah-ster-] / ˈmæs tərˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt, ˈmɑ stər- /

noun

  1. a European plant, Astrantia major, of the parsley family, having pinkish-rose or white flower clusters with purplish bracts beneath.

Etymology

Origin of masterwort

First recorded in 1540–50; master + wort 2

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