靫草
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Etymology
Literally, “quiver grass”, 靫 (utsubo, “quiver”) + 草 (kusa, “grass, plant”). The kusa changes to gusa as an instance of rendaku (連濁).
Noun
靫草 or 靫草 • (utsubogusa)
- common self-heal, Prunella vulgaris subsp. asiatica
- Synonyms: 夏枯草 (kakosō), 死人の枕 (shibito no makura)
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).
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