pilewort

noun /'paɪl,wɜrt/

Definition
perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'pilewort'.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
5
Length
8

Word Statistics

Length
8
Syllables
2
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