rattlewort

English

Etymology

From Middle English *ratelwort (attested only as Middle English ratele), from Old English hrætelwyrt (“rattlewort”), equivalent to rattle +‎ wort (“plant, herb”).

Noun

rattlewort (uncountable)

  1. (plants) Rattlebox.

References

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