Adder's-Tongue

Pronunciation: /ˈædərz tʌŋ/

Definitions of adder's-tongue

noun a type of plant with long, narrow leaves that resemble a snake's tongue

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an adder's-tongue plant in the forest.

A2 The adder's-tongue is a type of fern found in wetlands.

B1 The adder's-tongue plant has small yellow flowers.

B2 Botanists study the adder's-tongue for its unique characteristics.

C1 The adder's-tongue is a rare species that requires specific conditions to thrive.

C2 The conservation efforts for the adder's-tongue plant have been successful in preserving its habitat.

Examples of adder's-tongue in a Sentence

formal The adder's-tongue is a type of fern commonly found in moist woodland areas.

informal I spotted some adder's-tongue while hiking in the forest.

slang Check out the cool adder's-tongue growing by the creek!

figurative Her words were as sharp as an adder's-tongue, leaving a lasting impact on those who heard them.

Grammatical Forms of adder's-tongue

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

Origin and Evolution of adder's-tongue

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'adder's-tongue' originates from the appearance of the plant resembling the shape of a snake's tongue.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'adder's-tongue' has continued to be used to refer to a specific type of fern plant, rather than a literal snake's tongue.