Anamu
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈnɑːmu/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anamu is a noun meaning A plant of the species Petiveria alliacea; guinea hen weed.
Meaning
A plant of the species Petiveria alliacea; guinea hen weed.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) An herbal medicine derived from the plant.
Example Sentences
In Jamaica, guinea hen weed (GHW) has several names: guinea hen leaf, garlic weed or gully root, but in other countries it is called anamu.
“I have a stainless steel water bottle, full. All we need to do is add some berries and flowers. If I can find some anamu, it will also help with your allergies. It's good for the immune system.”
Word Forms
- anamus
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pigweed, alternanthera, bullwort, matweed, unamu, dogweed.
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