horse balm meaning

UK /hɔːs bɑːm/ US /hɔrs bɑm/ 2 syllables

horse balm (noun): erect perennial strong-scented with serrate pointed leaves and a loose panicle of yellowish flowers; the eastern United States.

Definition of horse balm

  1. erect perennial strong-scented with serrate pointed leaves and a loose panicle of yellowish flowers; the eastern United States

    Synonyms: horseweed, stoneroot, stone-root, richweed, stone root, Collinsonia canadensis

    Type of: herb

How to pronounce horse balm

horse balm is pronounced /hɔːs bɑːm/ in British English and /hɔrs bɑm/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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