herb paris

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An Old World plant (Paris quadrifolia) related to the trillium.
noun
  1. Alternative form of herb paris.

Word forms

herb paris herb-paris

Etymology

From French herbe paris, from Latin par (“equal”), in reference to the regularity of its leaves, petals, etc. See image.

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