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ˈlɛdˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrtlead·wort
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Princeton's WordNet
leadwort, Plumbago europaeanoun
a plant of the genus Plumbago with blue flowers
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Leadwortnoun
This flower consists of one leaf, which is shaped like a funnel, and cut into several segments at the top, out of whose fistulous flower-cup rises the pointal, which afterward becomes one oblong seed, for the most part sharp-pointed, which ripens in the flower-cup. Philip Miller
Etymology: lead and wort.
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leadwort
Leadwort is a term used to refer to various plants from the Plumbaginaceae family, often characterized by blue, white, or pink flowers. It is commonly used to name species within the Plumbago and Ceratostigma genus, which are often used in ornamental gardening for their attractive flowers. Some species are also traditionally used for medicinal purposes.
Webster Dictionary
Leadwortnoun
a genus of maritime herbs (Plumbago). P. Europaea has lead-colored spots on the leaves, and nearly lead-colored flowers
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of leadwort in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of leadwort in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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