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n. - Any plant of the genus Asperula; Old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets.

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  • BLITZER: Judy woodruff is over at the National Cathedral.
  • She gathered some sprigs of woodruff and brought them to him.
  • And the faint, lingering odour of sweet woodruff clung to them.
  • Analysis indicates presence of woodruff herb, lemon and orange peel.
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