Associations to the word «Leadwort»

Wiktionary

LEADWORT, noun. Any of various maritime herbs of the genus Plumbago, some of which have lead-coloured spots on the leaves or nearly lead-coloured flowers.

Dictionary definition

LEADWORT, noun. A plant of the genus Plumbago with blue flowers.

Wise words

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