pellitory of spain

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pellitory of spain - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Pellitory \Pel"li*to*ry\, n. [Sp. pelitre, fr. L. pyrethrum. See
     Bertram.] (Bot.)
     (a) A composite plant (Anacyclus Pyrethrum) of the
         Mediterranean region, having finely divided leaves and
         whitish flowers. The root is the officinal pellitory, and
         is used as an irritant and sialogogue. Called also
         bertram, and pellitory of Spain.
     (b) The feverfew (Chrysanthemum Parthenium); -- so called
         because it resembles the above.
         [1913 Webster]