BIRD'S-TONGUE


Meaning of BIRD'S-TONGUE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

( plural bird's-tongues )

Etymology: so called from the shape of the leaves

1. : joint grass 1

2. : scarlet pimpernel

3. : a common European maple ( Acer campestre ) used as an ornamental

4. : a stitchwort ( Alsine holostea )

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