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horehound

 

[ หˆhษ”rหŒhaสŠnd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

herbal medicine

Horehound is a herbaceous plant in the mint family, known for its bitter taste and medicinal properties. Traditionally, it has been used to treat coughs and digestive issues. The leaves can be brewed into a tea or used to make candies.

Synonyms

marrubium, white horehound

Examples of usage

  • I made horehound tea to soothe my sore throat.
  • Horehound candies were a common remedy for coughs in the past.
  • In herbal medicine, horehound is often recommended for respiratory conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "horehound" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น horehound

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ horehound

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Horehound

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ horehound

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฟะพั€ะธัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ horehound

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒฌใƒใ‚ฆใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท horehound

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ horehound

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท horehound

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ๋ ˆํ•˜์šด๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆุฑู‡ุงูˆู†ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ horehound

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ horehound

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œ้ฆ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ horehound

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ horehound

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพั€ั…ะฐัƒะฝะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ แƒแƒฃแƒœแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ horehound

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ horehound

Word origin

The term 'horehound' originates from the Middle English word 'horehond', which is derived from Old English 'haruhund'. The name reflects the plant's hairy appearance ('hore' meaning hairy and 'hound' used as a term for a type of plant). Horehound has been used for centuries, with references found in ancient texts like the writings of Dioscorides and Pliny the Elder, who mentioned its medicinal properties. Traditionally, horehound was utilized not only for its therapeutic benefits but also as a flavoring agent in candies and beverages. Its historical popularity in herbal remedies has persisted into modern times, particularly for its efficacy in treating respiratory ailments. The plant has been cultivated widely, particularly in Europe and parts of North America, where it continues to be valued for its health benefits.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,167, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.