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pennyroyal

pen·ny·roy·al [ pènnee róy əl ] (plural pen·ny·roy·als)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. mint plant of Europe and Asia: a plant of the mint family with small purple flowers. Use: medicines, insect repellent. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Latin name Mentha pulegium.

2. N American mint plant: an aromatic plant of the mint family, especially a variety with bluish flowers. Native to: eastern North America.  Latin name Hedeoma pulegioides.

[Mid-16th century. Alteration of Anglo-Norman puliol real "royal thyme"]
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