trencapedra

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of trenca (to break) +‎ pedra (stone), from the folk medical belief that it was effective in the treatment of kidney stones.

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Noun

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trencapedra f (plural trencapedres)

  1. rupturewort (Herniaria cinerea)
    Synonyms: romproca, pixosa, herba de mal de pedra, herba de Noé

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