English Dictionary

St John's wort

/seɪnt ˈd͡ʒɑnz wɝt/

noun

Any of several plants, of the genus Hypericum, especially Hypericum perforatum, that have yellow flowers and traditionally ward off evil. / (uncountable) The plant prepared as a medication.

St John's wort is a popular herbal remedy for depression.

意味（1）

Any of several plants, of the genus Hypericum, especially Hypericum perforatum, that have yellow flowers and traditionally ward off evil.

that hearbe we call S. John]

意味（2）

(uncountable) The plant prepared as a medication.