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Betony

Noun:

A flowering plant of the mint family, typically having purple flowers and used in herbal medicine.

• The betony plant is well-known for its medicinal properties.
• She prepared a tea using betony leaves to alleviate her headaches.
• You can find betony supplements in health food stores.

Noun:

A European plant of the figwort family, especially black or brown betony, cultivated for its showy spikes of flowers.

• The garden was adorned with beautiful black betony flowers.
• He carefully tended to his brown betony plants to ensure they bloomed fully.

Noun:

In Irish folklore, a herb believed to possess magical powers and used as a charm or protection against evil.

• The villagers hung betony over their doorways to ward off evil spirits.
• According to legend, carrying betony could bring good luck.

Adjective:

(Local usage) Used to refer to something popular or widespread in a particular locality.

• In their town, pizza is the betony dish loved by everyone.
• The betony cafe is always bustling with locals.