English Explanatory Dictionary

horseheal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The plant elecampane.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɔːshiːl/ /ˈhɔɹshiːl/

Word forms

horseheal

Etymology

From Middle English horshelne, from Old English horselene, a compound of hors (“horse”) and elene (“elecampane”). The compound was later reinterpreted as being formed of horse + heal, as it was supposed to cure diseases of horses.

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