horseheal
English edit
Etymology edit
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 edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhɔːshiːl/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhɔɹshiːl/
Noun edit
horseheal (uncountable)
- The plant elecampane.
Translations edit
elecampane — see elecampane