Adder's-Flower

Pronunciation: /ˈædərz flaʊər/

Definitions of adder's-flower

noun a flowering plant commonly known as adder's-flower

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an adder's-flower in the garden.

A2 The adder's-flower is a small white wildflower.

B1 The adder's-flower is also known as the white bryony.

B2 The adder's-flower blooms in late spring and early summer.

C1 Botanists study the adder's-flower to understand its medicinal properties.

C2 The adder's-flower has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.

Examples of adder's-flower in a Sentence

formal The adder's-flower is a rare wildflower that can be found in certain regions.

informal I spotted some adder's-flowers while hiking in the mountains.

slang Check out these cool adder's-flowers growing by the stream!

figurative Her personality is like an adder's-flower, delicate yet resilient.

Grammatical Forms of adder's-flower

• past tense: added
• plural: adders-flowers
• comparative: more adder's-flower
• superlative: most adder's-flower
• present tense: add
• future tense: will add
• perfect tense: has added
• continuous tense: is adding
• singular: adder's-flower
• positive degree: adder's-flower
• infinitive: to add
• gerund: adding
• participle: added

Origin and Evolution of adder's-flower

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'adder's-flower' originated in medieval Europe, where it was believed to be a plant that could cure snake bites.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'adder's-flower' evolved to refer to different plants with supposed medicinal properties, and eventually fell out of common usage as beliefs in its effectiveness waned.