brotherwort

English

Etymology

From Middle English brotherwort, from Old English brōþorwyrt; equivalent to brother +‎ wort.

Noun

brotherwort (uncountable)

  1. pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
  2. wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum)

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English brōþorwyrt; equivalent to brother +‎ wort.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbroːðərwurt/

Noun

brotherwort (uncountable) (rare)

  1. pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
  2. wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum)
  3. oregano (Origanum vulgare subsp. vulgare)

Descendants

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