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ˈlusˌstraɪflooses·trife
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Princeton's WordNet
loosestrifenoun
any of numerous herbs and subshrubs of the genus Lythrum
loosestrifenoun
any of various herbs and subshrubs of the genus Lysimachia
Wiktionary
loosestrifenoun
any of several flowering plants of two different genera, Lythrum (purple loosestrife) or Lysimachia (yellow loosestrife)
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Loosestrifenoun
lysimachia, Lat. An herb.
The leaves are entire, oblong, and produced sometimes by pairs, or three or four at each joint of the stalk: the flower consists of one leaf, which expands in a circular order, and is cut into several segments at the top; the fruit is globular, and open at the top, inclosing many seeds fixed to the placenta: it produces large spikes of fine yellow flowers in July, and is prescribed in medicine. Philip Miller.
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loosestrife
Loosestrife is a group of flowering plants belonging to the family Lythraceae. The term is most commonly used to refer to the genus Lythrum, especially the species Lythrum salicaria, also known as Purple Loosestrife, known for its tall, striking spikes of purple flowers. These plants typically grow in wetlands or near water bodies and can become invasive in certain environments, outcompeting native species. The name 'loosestrife' is derived from the belief in the ancient times that the plant could calm livestock.
Webster Dictionary
Loosestrifenoun
the name of several species of plants of the genus Lysimachia, having small star-shaped flowers, usually of a yellow color
Loosestrifenoun
any species of the genus Lythrum, having purple, or, in some species, crimson flowers
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Loosestrife
lōōs′strīf, n. the popular name for a plant of the natural order Lythraceæ (q.v.).
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of loosestrife in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of loosestrife in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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- Blutweiderich, GilbweiderichGerman
- LoosestrifeSpanish
- salicaire, lysimaqueFrench
- krwawnica, tojeśćPolish
- cây trân châu tháiVietnamese
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