Horehound

Definition of Horehound

Hore´hound`
n.1.(Bot.) A plant of the genus Marrubium (Marrubium vulgare), which has a bitter taste, and is a weak tonic, used as a household remedy for colds, coughing, etc.
2.A lozenge or tablet, usually sweetened, containing extract of horehound, used as a remedy for a cough or a sore throat.
Fetid horehound
a disagreeable plant resembling horehound (Ballota nigra).
Water horehound
a species of the genus Lycopus, resembling mint, but not aromatic.

Related Words

common horehound, genus Marrubium, herb, herbaceous plant, Marrubium, Marrubium vulgare, white horehound
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