ˈbet ə nē noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English betone, from Old French betoine, from Latin betonica, vettonica, from Vettones, an ancient people inhabiting the Iberian peninsula
1. : any of several woundworts formerly included in the genus Betonica ; especially : purple betony
2. : any of several plants of the genus Teucrium ; especially : american germander