thoroughwort
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of thoroughwort
Example Sentences
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I thought it had a crazy taste, like the thoroughwort, and was sorry Zed had a liver inside him, and wished that his mother hadn't found it out.
From Aunt Madge's Story by May, Sophie
Mullein, motherwort, thoroughwort, golden-rod, everlasting, burdock-leaves, may-weed, must all be dried and hung up in the garret.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 108, October, 1866 by Various
To be given in thoroughwort tea, to which may be added a very small portion of ginger.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
He was not feeling very well; his head was dizzy, and his wife had given him a bowl of thoroughwort and ordered him not to work.
From Pembroke A Novel by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins
Here's a bag of thoroughwort I've been picking for your grandmother; you may give it to her with my love, and tell her my side is worse.
From Dotty Dimple's Flyaway by May, Sophie
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