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gromwell

noun
grom·​well | \ ˈgräm-ËŒwel How to pronounce gromwell (audio) , -wÉ™l\

Definition of gromwell

: any of a genus (Lithospermum) of plants of the borage family having smooth glossy hard white nutlets

First Known Use of gromwell

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for gromwell

Middle English gromil, from Anglo-French grumel, gromel

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