Origin: Latin suffix -ory
Pellitory has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
herb that grows in crevices having long narrow leaves and small pink apetalous flowers
a small Mediterranean plant containing a volatile oil once used to relieve toothache
Pellitory of the wall (Parietaria officinalis).
Pellitory of Spain (Anacyclus pyrethrum), a plant containing an oil once used for toothaches and facial neuralgia.