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noun
A low, spreading weed of the genus Scleranthus, especially
Scleranthus annuus, common in sandy soil.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A low, spreading weed of the genus Scleranthus, especially
Scleranthus biflorus
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, New-Zealand
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noun
widely distributed low-growing Eurasian herb having narrow leaves and inconspicuous green flowers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: knawe, Scleranthus annuus
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: weed
History
From German Knauel, Kneuel (“ball of thread, coil”) (see Knäuel). Doublet of clew.
Across languages
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