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M vulgare

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Horehound \Hore"hound`\, n. [OE. horehune, AS. h[=a]rhune;
   h[=a]r hoar, gray + hune horehound; cf. L. cunila a species
   of organum, Gr. ?, Skr. kn?y to smell.] (Bot.)
   A plant of the genus {Marrubium} ({M. vulgare}), which has a
   bitter taste, and is a weak tonic, used as a household remedy
   for colds, coughing, etc. [Written also {hoarhound}.]

   {Fetid horehound}, or {Black horehound}, a disagreeable plant
      resembling horehound ({Ballota nigra}).

   {Water horehound}, a species of the genus {Lycopus},
      resembling mint, but not aromatic.
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