BEDSTRAW


Meaning of BEDSTRAW in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˌstrȯ ]

noun

Etymology: from its use for mattresses

Date: 1527

: any of a genus ( Galium ) of herbs of the madder family having squarish stems, whorled leaves, and small flowers

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