agueweed
agueweed · agueweeds
The common bonesetThe common boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum).
Meaning
1 sensesThe common boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum).
More definitions
- gentian of eastern North America having clusters of bristly blue flowers
- perennial herb of southeastern United States having white-rayed flower heads; formerly used as in folk medicine
Origin
From ague + weed.From ague + weed.
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Forms
plural: agueweedsSynonyms
8 synonymsClose in meaning
- gentian of eastern North America having clusters of bristly blue flowers:ague weedfive-flowered gentianstiff gentianGentianella quinquefoliaGentiana quinquefolia
- perennial herb of southeastern United States having white-rayed flower heads; formerly used as in folk medicine:bonesetthoroughwortEupatorium perfoliatum