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setterwort

/ˈsɛt.ə.wɜːt/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa una planta perenne del género Helleborus, de hojas palmeadas, que despide un olor desagradable y resulta irritante o tóxica si se ingiere o se aplica internamente.

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/ˈsɛt.ə.wɜːt/formal
  • esSustantivo que designa una planta perenne del género Helleborus, de hojas palmeadas, que despide un olor desagradable y resulta irritante o tóxica si se ingiere o se aplica internamente.

A noun referring to a digitate-leaved hellebore known for its offensive odor and irritant qualities when taken internally.

  1. A type of helleboreC2formalbritish

    A plant with finger-like leaves, known for its unpleasant smell and irritating properties if consumed.

    esEléboro fétido

    • Setterwort grows in damp, shady areas of the forest.
    • The gardener warned that setterwort can cause skin irritation.
    • Historically, setterwort was used in small doses for medicinal purposes.