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rupturewort

/ˈrʌp.tʃə.wɜːt/

翻译: 一种旧大陆常见的匍匐植物,常用作地被植物;过去被认为可以治疗疝气。

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noun

/ˈrʌp.tʃə.wɜːt/C2formalscientific
  • zh一种旧大陆常见的匍匐植物,常用作地被植物;过去被认为可以治疗疝气。
  1. A low-growing herbC2formalmedical

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

    zh疝草

    • 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.