Etymology

masterwort

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Today it means: Peucedanum ostruthium, an umbelliferous plant grown in gardens, formerly much used for medicinal purposes. Full definition →

First used 16th c.
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The story

From master + wort.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 16th c. Peucedanum ostruthium, an umbelliferous plant grown in gardens, formerly much used for medicinal purposes.

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