English Explanatory Dictionary

St. John's wort

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several plants, of the genus Hypericum, especially Hypericum perforatum, that have yellow flowers and traditionally ward off evil.
  2. The plant prepared as a medication.

Pronunciation

/seɪnt ˈd͡ʒɑnz wɝt/ sānt jŏnz wûrt /sən(t)ˈd͡ʒɒnz wɜːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-St. John's wort.wav

Word forms

St. John's wort St. John's worts St John's wort Saint John's wort

Synonyms

common St. John's wort John's wort springwort
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