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Woodroof

Woodruff \Wood"ruff`\, Woodroof \Wood"roof`\, n. [AS. wudurofe. See Wood, n., and cf. Ruff a plaited collar.] (Bot.) A little European herb ( Asperula odorata) having a pleasant taste. It is sometimes used for flavoring wine. See Illust. of Whorl.

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woodroof

n. A small, sweet-smelling herb, ''Galium odoratum'', once used for flavouring wine