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Webster 1913 Edition


Damewort

Dame′wortˊ

,
Noun.
(Bot.)
A cruciferrous plant (
Hesperis matronalis
), remarkable for its fragrance, especially toward the close of the day; – called also
rocket
and
dame’s violet
.
Loudon.

Definition 2024


damewort

damewort

English

Noun

damewort (uncountable)

  1. dame's rocket, Hesperis matronalis.