pellitory

/ˌpɛləˈtɔri/

Other forms: pellitories

Definitions of pellitory

1. noun

   a small Mediterranean plant containing a volatile oil once used to relieve toothache
   synonyms: Anacyclus pyrethrum, pellitory-of-Spain

   type of:

   herb, herbaceous plant

   a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
2. noun

   herb that grows in crevices having long narrow leaves and small pink apetalous flowers
   synonyms: Parietaria difussa, pellitory-of-the-wall, wall pellitory

   type of:

   herb, herbaceous plant

   a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests