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noun
Any of several not closely related plants that have a star-shaped flowers or leaves, but especially members of the genus Stellaria.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: stitchwort, greater stitchwort, Stellaria holostea
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: chickweed
History
From star + wort.
