horehound
/'hɔ:haund/ Cách viết khác : (hoarhound) /'hɔ:haund/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A plant: Any of various aromatic, typically woolly-leaved perennial herbs of the genus Marrubium, especially the common horehound (Marrubium vulgare), known for its bitter taste and traditional medicinal uses.
- A confection: A type of candy, lozenge, or cough drop that is flavored with an extract made from the horehound plant.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Plant):
- The herbalist gathered horehound from the dry field to make a soothing tea.
- Common horehound is easily identified by its white, downy stems and wrinkled leaves.
- Noun (Candy):
- My grandfather always carried horehound drops in his pocket to soothe his throat.
- The old-fashioned candy shop sold sticks of flavored horehound.
Advanced Usage
- "horehound tea": An infusion made by steeping the leaves of the horehound plant in hot water, traditionally used as a folk remedy.
- She brewed a cup of horehound tea to help with her cough.
- "horehound extract": A concentrated liquid derived from the horehound plant, used for flavoring.
- The recipe calls for a few drops of horehound extract.
Variants and Related Words
- Common horehound (): The most well-known species.
- White horehound: Another name for common horehound, referring to the color of its foliage.
- Black horehound (): A related but different plant in the mint family, not used for candy.
- Hoarhound: An archaic or alternative spelling.
Synonyms
- Marrubium: The botanical genus name.
- Cough candy: A general term for medicated lozenges, which can include horehound candy.
Notes on Meaning
The word horehound primarily refers to the bitter, medicinal herb. Its use to describe a candy is a direct extension, as the candy is specifically flavored with this plant. It is not a general term for any type of mint or candy.
Noun
- a candy that is flavored with an extract of the horehound plant
- any of various aromatic herbs of the genus Marrubium