spearwort

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various perennial herbaceous plants in the Ranunculus (buttercup) genus.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sperwort inherited from Old English sperewyrt compound from English spear (long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon) + English wort (plant, herb).

Origin

English

wort

Gloss

plant, herb

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

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