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ALL meanings of arnica

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  • noun arnica any N temperate or arctic plant of the genus Arnica, typically having yellow flowers: family Asteraceae (composites) 3
  • noun arnica the tincture of the dried flower heads of any of these plants, esp A. montana, used in treating bruises 3
  • noun arnica any of a number of plants (genus Arnica) of the composite family, bearing bright yellow flowers on long stalks with clusters of leaves at the base 3
  • noun arnica a preparation made from certain of these plants (esp. A. montana or A. cordifolia), once used for treating sprains, bruises, etc. 3
  • noun arnica A plant of the daisy family that bears yellow daisylike flowers. Native to cooler regions of the northern hemisphere, it is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental. 1
  • noun arnica any composite plant of the genus Arnica, having opposite leaves and yellow flower heads. 1
  • noun arnica a tincture of the flowers of A. montana, of Europe, and other species of Arnica, formerly used as an external application in sprains and bruises. 1
  • noun arnica Any of several plants, of the genus Arnica, considered to have medicinal properties. 0
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