English Explanatory Dictionary

elecampane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tall Eurasian herb, Inula helenium, whose roots have been used medicinally.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛlɪkamˈpeɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-elecampane.wav /ˌɛləkæmˈpeɪn/

Word forms

elecampane elecampanes

Etymology

From Middle English elena campana, from a confusion of Latin enula campana and helenium.

Synonyms

elfdock elfwort horseheal scabwort
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