Definition

A type of plant that is commonly known as common boneset, which is used for its medicinal properties.

Example

The herbalist recommended agueweed for its medicinal properties.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of agueweed?

No, what is that?

It's an herb known as common boneset, used for medicinal purposes.

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Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Agueweed is formed from "ague" (from Old French *ague*, meaning fever or chill) and "weed" (from Old English *wēod*, meaning plant or herb). The term refers to a plant that is associated with the treatment of fevers or chills.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ague' meaning fever and 'weed' referring to a plant — agueweed is a plant that helps with fevers.

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