Rupturewort (redirected from ruptureworts)

Rup´ture`wort´

n.

1.

(Bot.) Same as Burstwort.

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Noun

1.

rupturewort - common prostrate Old World herb often used as a ground cover; formerly reputed to cure ruptures Hernaria glabra genus Hernaria, Hernaria - low-growing Old World herbs with minute bright green leaves ground cover, groundcover - low-growing plants planted in deep shade or on a steep slope where turf is difficult to grow