Mullein: meaning, definitions and examples

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mullein

 

[ หˆmสŒlษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant species

Mullein is a common name for plants belonging to the genus Verbascum, which are characterized by their tall flowering spikes and large leaves. These plants are often found in temperate regions and are used in herbal medicine for their medicinal properties, particularly in treating respiratory issues.

Synonyms

Aaron's rod, Verbascum, great mullein

Examples of usage

  • She brewed a tea from the dried mulleins for her cough.
  • The garden flourished with bright yellow mulleins in the summer.
  • Many herbalists recommend mulleins for lung health.

Translations

Translations of the word "mullein" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mullein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฒเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wollblume

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mullein

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะปะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziewanna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ ใƒฌใ‚คใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bouillon-blanc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mullein

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mullein

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ divizna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ divozel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฏๅฟƒ่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ divizna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mullein

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผัƒะปะปะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mullein

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mullein

Etymology

The word 'mullein' originates from Middle English 'mullen,' which itself comes from Old French 'moulin,' meaning 'mullen plant.' This term may be derived from the Latin 'molina,' which means 'miller' or 'sheep,' possibly referring to the soft, woolly leaves of the plant. Mullein has been recognized since antiquity for its medicinal uses, dating back to ancient Roman and Greek herbalism. Herbalists have utilized its leaves and flowers for centuries, primarily for their soothing properties in treating respiratory ailments. The plant has spread widely across Europe, Asia, and North America, becoming a common sight in wildflower meadows and roadsides.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,439, 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.