woodruff


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

Pronunciation: / ˈwʊdrʌf /

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woodruff woodruffs
  1. old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavouring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula
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  2. any plant of the genus Asperula
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woodruff used in phrases

  • dyer's woodruff (noun)
    1. creeping European perennial having red or pinkish-white flowers and red roots sometimes used as a substitute for madder in dyeing
  • sweet woodruff (noun)
    1. old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavouring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula
    2. fragrant dark green leaves used to flavour May wine
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