alehoof
/ˈeɪlhuːf/
noun
- A creeping plant (Glechoma hederacea) with round leaves and purple flowers, also known as ground ivy; historically used to flavor ale.
- Before hops became popular, brewers used alehoof to add bitterness to beer.
- The herbalist gathered alehoof to make a medicinal tea.
- Alehoof grows wild along the edges of the forest path.
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