meadowsweet Definition
- 1a perennial herb with fragrant white or pink flowers, native to Eurasia and North America.
- 2a sweet-smelling plant that grows in meadows
Using meadowsweet: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "meadowsweet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The meadowsweet is a common wildflower in many parts of Europe.
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Meadowsweet is often used as a flavoring in teas and other beverages.
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The plant's leaves and flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
meadowsweet Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for meadowsweet
- queen of the meadow
- mead wort
Phrases with meadowsweet
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The queen of the meadow is a common wildflower in many parts of Europe.
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Mead wort is often used as a flavoring in teas and other beverages.
Summary: meadowsweet in Brief
Meadowsweet [ˈmɛdəʊswiːt] is a sweet-smelling plant that grows in meadows. It is a perennial herb with fragrant white or pink flowers, native to Eurasia and North America. The plant's leaves and flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, and it is often used as a flavoring in teas and other beverages.
