Nieswurz

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German niesewurz, from niesen (sneeze) +‎ wurz (herb) due to its use as a herbal remedy against sneezing fits.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈniːsˌvʊʁt͡s/
  • Hyphenation: Nies‧wurz

Noun[edit]

Nieswurz f (genitive Nieswurz, plural Nieswurzen) or occasionally
Nieswurz m (strong, genitive Nieswurzes, plural Nieswurze)

  1. hellebore (Helleborus)

Usage notes[edit]

  • Originally and predominantly feminine, but masculine use is also found.

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