PELLITORY Meaning and
Definition
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Pellitory, noun. Pronunciation: /ˈpɛlɪt(ə)ri/
1. A perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Parietaria, particularly Parietaria officinalis, native to Europe and parts of Asia. Pellitory is characterized by its slender stems, small yellowish-green flowers, and oblong leaves that are white with tiny hairs along their edges. This plant is often found growing on walls, rocks, and other crevices. Pellitory is also known by various names such as wall pellitory, pellitory-of-the-wall, and lichwort.
2. The parts of the pellitory plant, especially the leaves, that are widely used in traditional medicine for their diuretic, expectorant, and antispasmodic properties. These properties make pellitory a popular herbal remedy for various ailments such as bladder and urinary tract infections, respiratory conditions, and muscular spasms. The leaves can be dried, powdered, or infused as a tea for consumption.
3. A general term used to describe any plant that possesses stinging or irritant hairs similar to those found in the pellitory plant. This usage is particularly common in reference to certain plants belonging to the nettle family (Urticaceae), such as the common nettle (Urtica dioica), whose leaves and stems provoke a tingling or stinging sensation when touched, causing mild skin irritation.
In summary, pellitory refers to a herbaceous plant of the genus Parietaria, its medicinal leaves and their uses, as well as other plants that possess irritating hairs.
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1. Pyrethrum. 2. Parthenium. 3. Parietaria.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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A name applied to several plants, sometimes used in medicine.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for PELLITORY
- oellitory
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Etymology of PELLITORY
The word "pellitory" has its roots in the Ancient Greek language. It comes from the Greek word "pel(l)itōrion", which refers to a medicinal plant known as Pellitory of the Wall. This plant, scientifically named Parietaria officinalis, is a member of the nettle family (Urticaceae). The Greek word "pel(l)is" means "wall", and it is believed that the plant received this name because it often grows on walls and rocky surfaces. Over time, the word "pellitory" came to be used more broadly to refer to any plant possessing similar medicinal properties.
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