pellitory means pellitory of the wall (Parietaria officinalis). Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 81 out of 100.
pellitory is pronounced /ˈpɛlɪt(ə)ɹi/.
Etymology
Probably a variant form of parietary with dissimilation of the first /r/ to /l/.
noun
- Pellitory of the wall (Parietaria officinalis).“The dried herb Pellitory made up into an electuary with honey, or the juice of the herb, or the decoction thereof made up with sugar or honey, is a singular remedy for any old or dry cough, the shortness of breath, and wheezing in the throat.”
- Any plant of the genus Parietaria.“There are some who advise taking the noxious herb savory; in my judgment it is poison. Or they mix pepper with the seed of prickly nettle and yellow pellitory pounded in old wine.”
- Any plant of the genus Parietaria.; Parietaria debilis.
- Any plant of the genus Parietaria.; Parietaria hespera.
- Any plant of the genus Parietaria.; Parietaria judaica (spreading pellitory).
- Achillea ptarmica (European pellitory, bastard pellitory, wild pellitory, sneezewort.