comfrey
1 synonym for comfrey, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Any of several perennial herbs of the genus Symphytum, especially common comfrey.
Synonyms
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cumfrey
How to use comfrey
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
comfrey leaves
comfrey feed
common comfrey
a patch of comfrey
Comfrey is an ordinary, everyday plant name used in both gardening and traditional herbal contexts.
Etymology
Comfrey developed from the Middle English cumfiria, which traces back to a Latin plant name linked to the verb conferveo, meaning to boil together. The name reflects the old use of the plant in remedies believed to help mend broken bones.
Full origin of comfrey →Frequently asked questions
What is comfrey used for?
It is a perennial herb long used in traditional remedies and now popular with gardeners for making liquid plant feed.
Why is comfrey linked to healing bones?
Its Latin-derived name comes from a root meaning to boil together, tied to its old use in preparations believed to help mend bones.
Is comfrey a wild or garden plant?
It grows as a wild perennial herb but is also deliberately cultivated in gardens and allotments.
