What is another word for gentian?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnʃən] (IPA)

Gentian is a plant known for its bright blue flowers and its use in herbal remedies. Synonyms for gentian include bitterwort, felwort, and feverwort. These synonyms refer to different varieties of the gentian plant, each with their own unique properties and uses. Bitterwort and felwort are often used interchangeably with gentian in traditional medicine practices. Feverwort, on the other hand, is a less commonly used synonym that refers to a specific type of gentian known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Regardless of the synonym used, gentian remains a popular natural remedy for digestive issues, fevers, and other ailments.

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What are the hyponyms for Gentian?

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  • hyponyms for gentian (as nouns)

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Usage examples for Gentian

From the distance, it looks cold and aloof, but underneath there's a carpet of blue gentian waiting to spring out into blossom when the sun melts off the snow-layer.
"Swirling Waters"
Max Rittenberg
This Alpine gentian was soon to fade in the heats of the plains.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
Last week you found several samples of the gentian flower.
"The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island"
Roger Thompson Finlay

Famous quotes with Gentian

  • The word "Blue" does mean the caused by a gentian on the human eye; but it means the of producing that sensation: and this power is always there, in the thing, whether we are there to experience it or not, and would remain there though there were not a man left on the face of the earth.
    John Ruskin

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