selfheal

[ self-heel ]

/ ˈsɛlfˌhil /

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noun

a plant, Prunella vulgaris, of the mint family, having pinnate leaves and tubular violet-blue flowers, formerly believed to have healing properties.

any of various other plants believed to have similar properties.

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Origin of selfheal

First recorded in 1350–1400, selfheal is from the Middle English word selfhele.See self, heal

Words nearby selfheal

self-government, self-gratification, self-hardening, self-harm, self-hatred, selfheal, self-healing, self-help, selfhood, self-hypnosis, self-hypnotized

British Dictionary definitions for selfheal

selfheal

/ (ˈsɛlfˌhiːl) /

noun

a low-growing European herbaceous plant, Prunella vulgaris, with tightly clustered violet-blue flowers and reputedly having healing powers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)

any of several other plants thought to have healing powers

Also called: allheal, heal-all

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