Definition of "hoarhound" [hoar•hound]

• Alternative form of horehound. (noun)

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• "The numerous branching, erect stems and the almost square, toothed, grayish-green leaves are covered with a down from which the common name hoarhound is derived."
• "The plant, commonly called hoarhound, is said to afford a certain cure."
• "I'm goin 'to fix her up some hoarhound an' elecampane quick 's the ground's nice an 'warm an' roots livens up a grain more."