elf-dock

English

Noun

elf-dock (uncountable)

  1. Synonym of elecampane.
    • 1892, Richard Folkard, Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics: Embracing the Myths, Traditions, Superstitions, and Folk-Lore of the Plant Kingdom, London: Sampson, Low, Marston and Co., page 323:
      From its broad leaves, the Elecampane is sometimes called the Elf-dock. It is held to be under Mercury.
    • 2025, Louisa Morgan, The Faerie Morgana‎[1], Hachette UK:
      Arthur was sitting up in his bed, a warm cloth over his chest to speed the healing effects of the elf-dock and wormwood.
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