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butterbur.

Any of several Eurasian herbs, of the genus Petasites, having dense clusters of often purple flowers.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Any of several Eurasian herbs, of the genus Petasites, having dense clusters of often purple flowers.

Where this word comes from

From butter + bur: its large leaves were once used to wrap butter.

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