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Noun: starwort  'staa(r),wurt
  1. Low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side
    "starwort's delicate white flowers bloom in early spring";
    - stitchwort, greater stitchwort, Stellaria holostea

Derived forms: starworts

Type of: chickweed

Encyclopedia: Starwort