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mullein
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˈmʌl.ɪn/ us /ˈmʌl.ən/
a tall plant with yellow flowers:
Mulleins can be grown from seed in trays and pots.
My grandmother would steep mullein flowers in olive oil to make an ointment for applying to bruises.
I had never seen mulleins growing in such large numbers before.
You can't do much better than plant mulleins if you want to create a big impact in a small garden.
Mullein is said to be a useful remedy for treating sore throats and ear infections.
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