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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

elecampane

/ˌɛlɪkæmˈpeɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does elecampane mean?

noun

A perennial plant of the sunflower family, Inula helenium, native to Europe and Asia, with large, yellow flowers and a bitter, slightly sweet root used in medicine and as a flavoring.

Example

"The herbalist used elecampane root to make a tea that helped soothe the patient's cough."

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