"euphrasy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: euphrasies [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek εὐφρασία (euphrasía, “good cheer”), from εὐφραίνω (euphraínō), from φρήν (phrḗn). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|εὐφρασία||good cheer}} Ancient Greek εὐφρασία (euphrasía, “good cheer”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} euphrasy (plural euphrasies)
  1. The eyebright, Euphrasia officinalis. Categories (lifeform): Broomrape family plants
    Sense id: en-euphrasy-en-noun-Y4qVvKRh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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