Betony
From the name of a minty medicinal herb, also known as wood betony.
Meaning and origin
Betony takes its name from the herb betonica, a plant with reputed medicinal properties used in traditional European herbalism.
How to pronounce Betony
| English (US) | BET-uh-nee |
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