leadwort
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/ˈlɛdˌwɜrt/
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/ˈlɛdˌwɜːt/
plant genus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'leadwort' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'leadwyrt', where 'lead' referred to the metal and 'wyrt' meant 'plant'.
Historical Evolution
'leadwyrt' transformed into the Middle English word 'ledewort', and eventually became the modern English word 'leadwort'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a plant used in treating lead poisoning, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a plant genus.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant of the genus Plumbago, known for its blue or white flowers.
The garden was filled with the vibrant blue of leadwort.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/05 11:57