LOOSESTRIFE


Meaning of LOOSESTRIFE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlü(s)-ˌstrīf ]

noun

Etymology: intended as translation of Greek lysimacheios loosestrife (as if from lysis act of loosing + machesthai to fight) — more at lysis

Date: 1548

1. : any of a genus ( Lysimachia ) of plants of the primrose family with leafy stems and usually yellow or white flowers

2. : any of a genus ( Lythrum, family Lythraceae, the loosestrife family) of herbs having entire leaves and including some with showy spikes of purple flowers ; especially : purple loosestrife

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