catwort

English

Etymology

From Middle English catwort; equivalent to cat +‎ wort.

Noun

catwort (uncountable)

1. Synonym of catnip (plant).
   • 2019, Karen Hawkins, Love in the Afternoon (A Dove Pond eNovella)‎^[1], New York, N.Y.: Gallery Books, →ISBN:

     “[…] She needed something stronger, so her tea has yarrow, rosemary, and catwort.” / “Catwort? I never heard of that.” / “It’s more commonly known as catnip.”