BROOKLIME


Meaning of BROOKLIME in English

■ noun a speedwell with smooth fleshy leaves and deep blue flowers, growing in wet areas. [ Veronica beccabunga .]

Origin

ME broklemok , from brook 1 + hleomoce , the name of the plant in OE.

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