pellitory

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)Pellitory of the wall (Parietaria officinalis).

   “The dried herb Pellitory made up into an electuary with honey, or the juice of the herb, or the decoction thereof made up with sugar or honey, is a singular remedy for any old or dry cough, the shortness of breath, and wheezing in the throat.”

2. (countable, uncountable)Any plant of the genus Parietaria.

   “There are some who advise taking the noxious herb savory; in my judgment it is poison. Or they mix pepper with the seed of prickly nettle and yellow pellitory pounded in old wine.”

3. (countable, uncountable)Any plant of the genus Parietaria.
4. (countable, uncountable)Any plant of the genus Parietaria.
5. (countable, uncountable)Any plant of the genus Parietaria.
6. (countable, uncountable)Achillea ptarmica (European pellitory, bastard pellitory, wild pellitory, sneezewort.
7. (countable, uncountable)Tanacetum cinerariifolium (formerly Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium) (feverfew, Dalmatian pellitory).
8. (countable, uncountable)Pellitory of Spain (Anacyclus pyrethrum), a plant containing an oil once used for toothaches and facial neuralgia.

   “Common Pellitory is a very common plant, and will not be kept in our gardens without diligent looking to.”