boneset

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun European herb having small white, pink or purple flowers; naturalized as a weed in North America
  2. noun perennial herb of southeastern United States having white-rayed flower heads; formerly used as in folk medicine

Etymology

From bone + set.

In classic literature

Synonyms

common comfrey, Symphytum officinale

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