Woodruff \Wood"ruff`\, Woodroof \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}.
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