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Common prostrate Old World herb often used as a ground cover
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rupturewort
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Rupturewort \Rup"ture*wort"\ (?; 135), n. (Bot.) Same as Burstwort . A West Indian plant ( Alternanthera polygonoides ) somewhat resembling burstwort.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A plant of the genus ''Herniaria'', especially (taxlink Herniaria glabra species noshow=1), formerly used in the treatment of hernia and for other medicinal purposes. 2 A West Indian plant ((taxlink Alternanthera polygonoides species noshow=1)) somewhat ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. common prostrate Old World herb often used as a ground cover; formerly reputed to cure ruptures [syn: Hernaria glabra ]
Usage examples of rupturewort.
Rushes Rupturewort - - S Sabadilla Safflower Saaffron Saffron, Meadow Sages St.