pilewort (Meaning)
pilewort (n)
perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles
pilewort (n.)
A plant (Ranunculus Ficaria of Linnaeus) whose tuberous roots have been used in poultices as a specific for the piles.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pilewort
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pilewort Sentence Examples
- The meadow was awash in yellow, with pilewort flowers blooming in abundance.
- The aromatic pilewort leaves released a sweet fragrance that filled the air.
- Children played in the pile of pilewort cuttings, their hands turning bright yellow.
- Bees buzzed around the pilewort flowers, drawn to their nectar.
- The pilewort's healing properties were well-known, and the leaves were used for medicinal purposes.
- The pilewort's ability to spread quickly made it a common plant in fields and wastelands.
- The pilewort's taproot allowed it to survive in dry conditions and establish itself in disturbed areas.
- The pilewort's flowers were a valuable source of pollen for bees and other pollinators.
- Some people collected pilewort flowers and dried them for use as a tea.
- The pilewort's common name, "groundsel," reflected its low-growing nature and abundance.
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perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used
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No antonyms found.
The meadow was awash in yellow, with pilewort flowers blooming in abundance.
The aromatic pilewort leaves released a sweet fragrance that filled the air.
Children played in the pile of pilewort cuttings, their hands turning bright yellow.
Bees buzzed around the pilewort flowers, drawn to their nectar.
