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comfrey

/kɒmˈfreɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does comfrey mean?

noun

A perennial herb with edible leaves and roots, used in herbal medicine to treat wounds and skin conditions. It is also used as a fertilizer.

Example

"The gardener used comfrey as a natural fertilizer to improve the soil quality."

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