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pellitory

Syllabification: (pel·li·to·ry)
Pronunciation: /ˈpeliˌtôrē/
Definition of pellitory

noun

  • 1 (in full pellitory of Spain) a plant of the daisy family, Anacyclus pyrethrum, with a pungent-flavored root, used as a local irritant, etc..
  • 2 (also pellitory of the wall) a European plant of the nettle family with greenish flowers that grows on or at the foot of walls or in stony places.
    • Parietaria judaica, family Urticaceae

Origin:

late Middle English: alteration of obsolete parietary, from Old French paritaire, based on Latin paries, pariet- 'wall'

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