Starwort: meaning, definitions and examples

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starwort

 

[ หˆstษ‘หrหŒwษœrt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant variety

Starwort refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. These plants are often characterized by their star-like flower shapes and can be found in various habitats across the globe.

Synonyms

Stellaria, chickweed

Examples of usage

  • The garden was filled with starwort blooming in the spring.
  • Researchers studied the different species of starwort for their medicinal properties.
  • Starwort is a common sight in wetlands and meadows.

Translations

Translations of the word "starwort" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estrela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bintang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั–ั€ะพั‡ะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gwiazda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผใ‚ฆใ‚ฉใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtoile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estrella

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑldฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฌู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hvฤ›zda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hviezda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜Ÿๆ˜Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvezda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stjarna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะปะดั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒกแƒ™แƒ•แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ulduz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estrella

Etymology

The term 'starwort' is derived from the Old English 'stฤ“orra', meaning 'star', and 'wyrt', meaning 'root' or 'plant'. This name reflects the star-shaped flowers that are characteristic of the plants in this genus. The use of 'wort' in plant names is common in English, indicative of its herbal properties. Starwort has traditionally been associated with various folklore and medicinal uses, being employed in herbal remedies for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Over time, starwort species have been studied by botanists and gardeners alike for their beauty and utility, and they remain popular in various gardening practices. The genus includes several species known for their unique characteristics, contributing to their appeal both in native habitats and cultivated landscapes.