Clover-root (Noun)
Meaning
Hairy Eurasian plant with small yellow flowers and an astringent root formerly used medicinally.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The old herbal remedy called for the use of dried clover-root to treat various digestive issues.
- The forager's basket was filled with a variety of edible and medicinal plants, including the prized clover-root.
- Historical records indicate that clover-root was a common ingredient in many traditional folk medicines of Europe.
- After studying the ancient texts, the researcher set out to rediscover the lost uses of clover-root in herbal medicine.
- In the Victorian era, clover-root was used to make a soothing tea that was said to calm the nerves and promote restful sleep.