butterbur

Noun

Meaning

A broad-leaved plant (Petasites vulgaris) of the Composite family, said to have been used in England for wrapping up pats of butter.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

bog rhubarb Petasites hybridus Petasites vulgaris herb include ceremony herbage coltsfoot cleats farfara herbaceous plant sweet coltsfoot cough plant giant butterbur coughwort

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Hypernyms

herb herbaceous plant

Phrases with the word

japanese butterbur

Examples

And if you haven’t tried it, experiment with the herbal remedy butterbur (petasites hybridus), in products like Petadolex. Source: Internet

True allergic rhinitis due to environmental allergies usually responds well to antihistamines, as well as to herbal remedies, especially freeze-dried stinging nettle and butterbur. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

butterbox butterbrot butterbump butterburger butterbutt buttercream