St John's wort

A form of St. John's wort — Any of several plants, of the genus Hypericum, especially Hypericum perforatum, that have yellow flowers and traditionally ward off evil.

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Meanings

nounSt John's wort (countable and uncountable, plural St John's worts)

plural St John's worts

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of St. John's wort.
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