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pearlwort

Definitions of pearlwort
  1. noun
    any of various low-growing plants of the genus Sagina having small spherical flowers resembling pearls
    synonyms: pearl-weed, pearlweed
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    type of:
    ground cover, groundcover
    low-growing plants planted in deep shade or on a steep slope where turf is difficult to grow
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