Starwort (Noun)
Meaning
Low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Starwort grew abundantly in the moist meadows surrounding our village, creating a spectacle of delicate white blooms each spring.
- In medieval herbalism, starwort was considered a remedy for sharp pains in the side, earning its name and place in many an apothecary's collection.
- A sprig of starwort was tucked into the bouquet, not only for its beauty but also for its purported medicinal properties.
- The village herbalist carefully harvested the starwort, her hands moving quickly to ensure the delicate flowers remained intact.
- A tisane of dried starwort leaves was said to offer relief to those suffering from sharp pains in the side.