johannesurt

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Johannes +‎ urt, referring to John the Baptist. Cognate with Swedish johannesört, which is attested since early 18th century.

Noun

johannesurt f (definite singular johannesurta, indefinite plural johannesurter, definite plural johannesurtene)

  1. (usually uncountable) St. John's wort
    Synonyms: perikum, brennevinsgras, groblome, kristiblodsdråpe

Derived terms

  • johannesurttinktur