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coltsfoot
noun
colts·foot
ˈkōlts-ˌfu̇t
plural coltsfoots
: any of various plants with large rounded leaves resembling the foot of a colt
especially
: a perennial composite herb (Tussilago farfara) with yellow flower heads appearing before the leaves
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of coltsfoot was
in the 14th century
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“Coltsfoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coltsfoot. Accessed 18 Jul. 2024.
Medical Definition
coltsfoot
noun
colts·foot
ˈkōlts-ˌfu̇t
plural coltsfoots
1
: a perennial yellow-flowered composite herb (Tussilago farfara) native to Europe but now nearly cosmopolitan that has leaves which are the source of farfara
2
: farfara
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