Burdock
/ˈbɜːr.dɒk/noun
A plant with large leaves and prickly seed heads, often associated with herbal remedies.
Did you know?In medieval herbalism, burdock was believed to possess protective qualities against evil spirits, often used in rituals for purification.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*burda-
“thistle-like plant”
Old English
OE
burdoc
“a plant with prickly seed heads”
Middle English
ME
burdoc
“the same prickly plant, known for its medicinal properties”
Modern English
English
burdock
“retaining the name for a plant known for its large leaves and burr-like fruits”
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