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rupturewort

/ˈrʌp.tʃə.wɜːt/

Tradução: Planta rasteira e comum do Velho Mundo, frequentemente usada como cobertura vegetal; acreditava-se antigamente que curava hérnias.

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noun

/ˈrʌp.tʃə.wɜːt/C2formalscientific
  • ptPlanta rasteira e comum do Velho Mundo, frequentemente usada como cobertura vegetal; acreditava-se antigamente que curava hérnias.
  1. A low-growing herbC2formalmedical

    A common prostrate Old World herb often used as a ground cover; formerly reputed to cure ruptures.

    ptHerniária

    • Rupturewort was historically used in folk medicine to treat hernias.
    • The plant forms a dense mat of small leaves and tiny flowers.
    • Gardeners sometimes use rupturewort as an ornamental ground cover.