euphrasy

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euphrasy, n. [NL. euphrasia, fr. Gr. e'yfrasi`a delight, fr. e'yfrai`nein to delight; e'y^ well + frh`n heart, mind: cf. LL. eufrasia, F. eufraise.].

The plant eyebright (Euphrasia officionalis), formerly regarded as beneficial in disorders of the eyes. [1913 Webster]

"Then purged with euphrasy and rue
The visual nerve, for he had much to see." [1913 Webster]

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