Moonwort
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmuːnwəːt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Moonwort is a noun meaning A small fern, Botrychium lunaria (lesser moonwort); later, any member of the genus.
Meaning
A small fern, Botrychium lunaria (lesser moonwort); later, any member of the genus.
More Meanings
- (now US, UK regional) Lunaria annua (greater moonwort); also known as honesty and annual honesty.
Example Sentences
Moonwort is an herb which they say will open locks, and unshoe such horses as tread upon it.
Word Forms
- moonworts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lunary, madwort, bellwort, lungwort, mingwort, motherwort.
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