milkwort


Definition: Meaning of, milkwort in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɪlkwəːt /

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milkwort milkworts
  1. any of various plants of the genus Polygala
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milkwort used in phrases

  • common milkwort (noun)
    1. small European perennial with numerous branches having racemes of blue, pink or white flowers; formerly reputed to promote human lactation
  • milkwort family (noun)
    1. trees, shrubs, and herbs widely distributed throughout both hemispheres
  • orange milkwort (noun)
    1. bog plant of pine barrens of southeastern United States having spikes of irregular yellow-orange flowers
  • sea milkwort (noun)
    1. a small fleshy herb common along North American seashores and in brackish marshes having pink or white flowers
  • yellow milkwort (noun)
    1. bog plant of pine barrens of southeastern United States having spikes of irregular yellow-orange flowers
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