Etymology

pellitory

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Today it means: Pellitory of the wall (Parietaria officinalis). Full definition →

First used 15th c.
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pellitory · noun1

Probably a variant form of parietary with dissimilation of the first /r/ to /l/.

pellitory · noun2

Probably an alteration of pelleter, with change of ending after Etymology 1, above.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 15th c. Pellitory of the wall (Parietaria officinalis).
  • from 16th c. Pellitory of Spain (Anacyclus pyrethrum), a plant containing an oil once used for toothaches and facial neuralgia.

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