单词 | peace plant |
释义 | > as lemmaspeace plant peace plant n. †(a) the olive (obsolete); (b) = peace lily n. ΚΠ 1606 J. Sylvester tr. G. de S. Du Bartas Deuine Weekes & Wks. (new ed.) ii. iii. 99 The Peace-Plant Olive. 1987 Chicago Tribune (Nexis) 13 Feb. 51 Q—I have a broadleaf plant that occasionally has a big white flower that my florist said is a ‘Peace’ plant. None of my friends ever heard of a ‘Peace’ plant. Is there indeed such a plant? A—Your plant is Spathiphyllum, whose flowers resemble the calla lily. 2002 Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat & Chron. (Nexis) 29 June 3 c You may want to try a peace plant between 30 and 36 inches high. A plant taller than the couch..would disrupt your view. < as lemmas |
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