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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

boneset

/ˈboʊnˌsɛt/ noun · British & US
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What does boneset mean?

noun

A perennial herb with white or pink flowers, whose leaves and stems contain a glycoside that has been used in medicine to treat fever and rheumatism. Also, a plant of the genus Eupatorium, especially Eupatorium perfoliatum.

Example

"The boneset plant has been used for centuries to treat various ailments, including fever and rheumatism."

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