Fetid Horehound (Noun)
Meaning
Ill-smelling European herb with rugose leaves and whorls of dark purple flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fetid horehound's pungent aroma filled the air as it bloomed in the wild.
- Gardeners often avoid fetid horehound due to its unpleasant odor, but bees find it attractive.
- Fetid horehound is sometimes used in herbal remedies, despite its unpleasant smell.
- In medieval times, fetid horehound was used to ward off fleas and other pests.
- The tiny, dark purple flowers of the fetid horehound added a pop of color to the otherwise drab landscape.