1. A plant of the genus Hesperis, especially Hesperis matronalis, having fragrant purple or white flowers and commonly grown in gardens.
Usage: Also called dame's violet or sweet rocket.; Chiefly British.

Examples

• The damewort bloomed in the cottage garden with delicate purple flowers.
• She planted damewort seeds in spring for fragrant blooms in early summer.
• The evening air carried the sweet scent of damewort across the garden.
• Damewort is a traditional favorite in English country gardens.