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Comfrey - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

comfrey

/ˈkʌmfri/ /ˈkʌmfri/

Definition:

A perennial herb with hairy leaves and bell-shaped flowers, used in herbal medicine.

Synonyms:

knitbone, healing herb, bruisewort

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

poison, toxin, harmful plant

Common Collocations:

comfrey tea, comfrey root, comfrey salve

Derivatives:

comfreys (plural), comfreyed (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "comfrey" to refer to the plant or its medicinal applications, often in herbal contexts.

Common Phrases:

comfrey poultice, comfrey ointment, comfrey infusion

Etymology:

From Latin "conferva," meaning "water plant," via Old French "confirie."

Examples:

  • 1. She applied comfrey salve to her bruise.
  • 2. The garden thrives with comfrey near the fence.
  • 3. Comfrey tea is believed to aid digestion.
  • 4. Farmers use comfrey as natural fertilizer.

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