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anamus

anamus is the plural of anamu.

Meaning of anamu

Noun

anamu (countable and uncountable, plural anamus)

  1. A plant of the species Petiveria alliacea; guinea hen weed.
    • In Jamaica, guinea hen weed (GHW) has several names: guinea hen leaf, garlic weed or gully root, but in other countries it is called anamu.2018 August 7, Dr Tony Vendryes, “Stories By Dr Tony Vendryes”, in Jamaica Gleaner
  2. (uncountable) An herbal medicine derived from the plant.
    • “I have a stainless steel water bottle, full. All we need to do is add some berries and flowers. If I can find some anamu, it will also help with your allergies. It's good for the immune system.”2017, Cathryn Fox, Bonding Games

Questions about anamus

What is anamus the plural of?
Anamus is the plural of anamu.

Words near anamus in the dictionary

  1. anamorsin
  2. Anamorós
  3. Anamosa
  4. Anampa
  5. anamu
  6. anamus
  7. anan
  8. anana
  9. Ananaki
  10. ananas
  11. ananases

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