mullein

noun mul·lein \ˈmə-lən\

Definition of MULLEIN

: any of a genus (Verbascum) of usually woolly-leaved Eurasian herbs of the snapdragon family including some that are naturalized in North America

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mul·lein also mul·len \ˈmə-lən\

Middle English moleyne, from Anglo-French moleine

First Known Use: 14th century

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