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coltsfoot

Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊltsfʊt/

Definition of coltsfoot

noun (plural coltsfoots)

  • a Eurasian plant of the daisy family, with yellow flowers which appear in the early spring before the large heart-shaped leaves. It is used in herbal medicine for the treatment of coughs and respiratory disorders.
    • Tussilago farfara, family Compositae

Origin:

mid 16th century: translating medieval Latin pes pulli 'foal's foot', with reference to the shape of the leaves

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Definition of coltsfoot in the US English dictionary