SHINLEAF


Meaning of SHINLEAF in English

/shin"leef'/ , n. , pl. shinleaves .

1. a North American plant, Pyrola elliptica, having leaves used formerly for shinplasters.

2. any plant of the genus Pyrola.

[ 1810-20, Amer.; SHIN 1 + LEAF ]

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