stitchwort n 1: low-growing north temperate herb having small white star- shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side [syn: {stitchwort}, {greater stitchwort}, {starwort}, {Stellaria holostea}]
Stichwort \Stich"wort`\, n. (Bot.) A kind of chickweed ({Stellaria Holostea}). [Written also {stitchwort}.] [1913 Webster]
Stitchwort \Stitch"wort`\, n. (Bot.) See {Stichwort}. [1913 Webster]