saw-wort (Meaning)
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saw-wort (n.)
Any plant of the composite genus Serratula; -- so named from the serrated leaves of most of the species.
Synonyms & Antonyms of saw-wort
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saw-wort Sentence Examples
- The verdant saw-wort swayed gently in the summer breeze, its serrated leaves shimmering in the sunlight.
- As I strolled through the meadow, my eyes fell upon a delicate saw-wort, its petals tinged with a subtle shade of blue.
- The spines along the saw-wort's stem provided a natural defense against wandering grazers.
- Herbalists have long prized the medicinal properties of saw-wort, using its extract to treat a variety of ailments.
- The saw-wort's intricate flower head resembled a tiny cluster of stars, each petal a brilliant beacon of color.
- The leaves of the saw-wort contained jagged edges, giving it its distinctive serrated appearance.
- Bees buzzed around the saw-wort's nectar-rich flowers, their wings creating a harmonious hum.
- The saw-wort flourished in damp, shaded areas, its roots clinging tightly to the moist soil.
- As the sun began its descent, the saw-wort's petals closed tightly, protecting its delicate blooms from the night's chill.
- The saw-wort served as a valuable food source for butterflies and other insects, providing them with both nectar and pollen.
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Any plant of the composite genus Serratula; -- so named from the serrated leaves of most of the species.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The verdant saw-wort swayed gently in the summer breeze, its serrated leaves shimmering in the sunlight.
As I strolled through the meadow, my eyes fell upon a delicate saw-wort, its petals tinged with a subtle shade of blue.
The spines along the saw-wort's stem provided a natural defense against wandering grazers.
Herbalists have long prized the medicinal properties of saw-wort, using its extract to treat a variety of ailments.
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