ARNICA


Meaning of ARNICA in English

[ 'α:nɪkə ]

■ noun

1》 a plant of the daisy family which bears yellow, daisy-like flowers. [Genus Arnica : many species.]

2》 a preparation of ~ used medicinally for the treatment of bruises.

Origin

C18: mod. L., of unknown origin.

Concise Oxford English vocab.      Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка.