horseheal

English

Etymology

From Middle English horshelne, from Old English horselene, a compound of hors (“horse”) and elene (“elecampane”). The compound was later reinterpreted as being formed of horse +‎ heal, as it was supposed to cure diseases of horses.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈhɔːshiːl/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈhɔɹshiːl/

Noun

horseheal (uncountable)

The plant elecampane.

Translations

elecampane — see elecampane