Hermodact

/ˈhɛr.moʊ.dækt/ noun

Definition

An archaic term for hermodactyl, a plant root used in medieval and ancient medicine.

Etymology

From Greek Hermes and daktylos (finger), because the root segments resembled fingers; used in ancient pharmacology.

Kelly Says

Medieval doctors thought this magical plant could cure everything from gout to broken bones—it was basically the medieval equivalent of a miracle drug!

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