Middle English edit

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Etymology edit

From Old English horselene, from hors and elene. Some forms are influenced by helen (to heal).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɔrs(h)ɛln(ə)/, /ˈhɔrs(h)ɛl(ə)/, /ˈhɔrs(h)ɛːl(ə)/

Noun edit

horshelne (uncountable)

  1. elecampane

Descendants edit

  • English: horseheal

References edit