"horseheal" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈhɔːshiːl/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈhɔɹshiːl/ [General-American]
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. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|horshelne}} Middle English horshelne, {{inh|en|ang|horselene}} Old English horselene, {{compound|en|horse|heal}} horse + heal Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} horseheal (uncountable)
  1. The plant elecampane. Tags: uncountable Categories (lifeform): Composites
    Sense id: en-horseheal-en-noun-5ldy20GA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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