willowherb

willow herb

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Definitions of willowherb word

noun willowherb any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Epilobium, of the evening primrose family, having terminal clusters of purplish or white flowers. 1
noun willowherb Any of several flowering plants in the genus Epilobium of the family Onagraceae. 1
noun willowherb any of various temperate and arctic onagraceous plants of the genus Epilobium, having narrow leaves, terminal clusters of pink, purplish, or white flowers, and willow-like feathery seeds 0

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Origin of willowherb

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

First recorded in 1570-80

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willowherb popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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