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pellitory

pel·li·tory

UK/ˈpɛlɪt(ə)ɹi/ US/ˈpɛlɪtɔɹi/ uncommon

noun

1.

herb that grows in crevices having long narrow leaves and small pink apetalous flowers

Synonyms
2.

Origin

Probably an alteration of pelleter, with change of ending after Etymology 1, above.

Phrases

  • eastern pellitory-of-the-wall
  • wall pellitory

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