Meaning Of The Word Horehound

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horehound in American English
a bitter herb (Marrubium vulgare) of the mint family, with white, downy leaves
noun: an Old World plant, Marrubium vulgare, of the mint family, having downy leaves and small, whitish flowers, and containing a bitter, medicinal juice that is used as an expectorant, vermifuge, and laxative

horehound in British English
noun: a downy perennial herbaceous Old World plant, Marrubium vulgare, with small white flowers that contain a bitter juice formerly used as a cough medicine and flavouring: family Lamiaceae (labiates)

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