cowherb

Definitions of cowherb
  1. noun
    European annual with pale rose-colored flowers; cultivated flower or self-sown grainfield weed; introduced in North America; sometimes classified as a soapwort
    synonyms: Saponaria vaccaria, Vaccaria hispanica, Vaccaria pyramidata, cow cockle
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    type of:
    flower
    a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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