pilewort means any of various not closely related plants traditionally supposed to be effective in treating piles (hemorrhoids), especially; Erechtites hieraciifolius, or fireweed, a plant in the aster family;. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.
Etymology
From piles + wort.
noun
- Any of various not closely related plants traditionally supposed to be effective in treating piles (hemorrhoids), especially; Erechtites hieraciifolius, or fireweed, a plant in the aster family;
- Any of various not closely related plants traditionally supposed to be effective in treating piles (hemorrhoids), especially; Ficaria verna (formerly Ranunculus ficaria), lesser celandine, a plant in the buttercup family.