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pennyroyal

/ˈpɛnɪˈroʊəl/ noun · British & US
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What does pennyroyal mean?

noun

A perennial herb of the mint family, native to Europe and Asia, and naturalized in North America. The leaves and oil of the plant are used in medicine and as a flavoring in cooking.

Example

"The herbalist used pennyroyal to make a tea that helped with digestion."

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