† ˈwood-ˌrowel Obs.
[f. wood n.1 + rowel n., in reference to the whorled leaves.]
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| 1568 Turner Herbal iii. 24 Of wood rofe or wood rowell. 1579 Langham Gard. Health 683 Woodrowell..is a good healer vp of wounds. 1905 Engl. Dial. Dict., Wood-rowell, sb. Obsol. Yks. The sweet woodruff, Asperula odorata. |