noun
pennyroyal
Pennyroyal (noun) means Mentha pulegium, a plant of the mint family, formerly much used in various medicinal treatments and as a flea repellent.
noun
1
Mentha pulegium, a plant of the mint family, formerly much used in various medicinal treatments and as a flea repellent.
2
A traditional old well-known song, especially a spiritual folksong.
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Etymology
Apparently an alteration (after penny) of Anglo-Norman puliol royal, from Latin pūlegium.
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What is the meaning of pennyroyal?
"pennyroyal" (noun) means mentha pulegium, a plant of the mint family, formerly much used in various medicinal treatments and as a flea repellent.
What are the different meanings of pennyroyal?
"pennyroyal" has 2 main meanings: 1. Mentha pulegium, a plant of the mint family, formerly much used in various medicinal treatments and as a flea repellent; 2. A traditional old well-known song, especially a spiritual folksong.