Eringo

noun

1. A common name for species of the genus Eryngium, especially for E. maritimum, which is found in Great Britain on sandy seashores. Its roots were formerly candied as a sweetmeat, and were believed to possess strong aphrodisiac properties.
2. The sea holly. See eryngo.
3. Alternative form of eryngo.
4. any plant of the genus Eryngium