Dictionary entry

Woodruff

Webster's Dictionary 1913

{ Wood″ruff′ (?), Wood″roof′ (?), } n. [AS. wudurofe. See Wood, n., and cf. Ruff a plaited collar.] (Bot.) A little European herb (Asperula odorata) having a pleasant taste. It is sometimes used for flavoring wine. See Illust. of Whorl.