arnica

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun used especially in treating bruises
  2. noun any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica
  3. noun an ointment used in treating bruises

Etymology

From taxonomic name Arnica.

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