Crowfoot: meaning, definitions and examples
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crowfoot
[ ˈkroʊˌfʊt ]
botanical term
Crowfoot refers to a type of plant belonging to the buttercup family, specifically species in the genus Ranunculus. Commonly found in Europe, these plants are characterized by their deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers. They thrive in damp environments and can often be seen in meadows and wetlands. The term may also refer to various plants that resemble a crow's foot. Some species are known for their medicinal properties, while others are considered weeds.
Synonyms
Ranunculus, buttercup, water crowfoot.
Examples of usage
- The crowfoot flower is blooming in the meadow.
- Gardeners often struggle with crowfoot in their lawns.
- In herbal medicine, crowfoot is sometimes used as an infusion.
Translations
Translations of the word "crowfoot" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pé de galinha
🇮🇳 कौआ का पंजा
🇩🇪 Krähenfuß
🇮🇩 kaki gagak
🇺🇦 вовчий лапа
🇵🇱 stopa wrony
🇯🇵 カラスの足
🇫🇷 pied de corbeau
🇪🇸 pie de cuervo
🇹🇷 karga ayağı
🇰🇷 까마귀 발
🇸🇦 قدم الغراب
🇨🇿 vrabčí noha
🇸🇰 noha vrany
🇨🇳 乌鸦的脚
🇸🇮 vrana noga
🇮🇸 kráka fæti
🇰🇿 қарға табаны
🇬🇪 კავკასიური ფეხი
🇦🇿 qara quş ayağı
🇲🇽 pata de cuervo
Etymology
The term 'crowfoot' has its origins in Middle English, with the word 'crow' referring to the bird known for its long feet and 'foot' indicating the shape of the leaves of certain plants that resemble a crow's foot. The earliest usage of the term can be traced back to the 14th century, when it was used descriptively in botanical texts. The connotation of the term is primarily tied to the appearance of the plant's foliage, which typically consists of lobed or divided leaves that can be likened to the foot of a crow. As a result, 'crowfoot' not only describes a specific genus of plants in the buttercup family but also reflects the natural observation interwoven into the language of botany. Over centuries, the name has remained largely unchanged, being adopted in various languages and maintaining its reference to plants that share these distinctive leaf structures.