单词	mullein
释义	mullein noun mul·​lein ˈmə-lən  variants or less commonly mullen : any of a genus (Verbascum) of usually woolly-leaved Eurasian herbs of the snapdragon family including some that are naturalized in North America Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web As the short, rocky trail descends among hairy stands of common mullein that can sprout corn-like shoots to over 6 feet high, riparian vegetation closes in on the trail. Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2022 Commonly known as moth mullein for its antenna-like stamens, this species was introduced to North America in the 1800s and lives an unassuming life in fields and meadows. Cara Giaimo New York, Star Tribune, 5 June 2021 Early European settlers used common mullein seeds to paralyze fish. Popular Science, 28 Mar. 2020 Today, mullein leaves are occasionally used to fashion insoles for weary hikers. Popular Science, 28 Mar. 2020 Throughout history, mullein has been used by just about everybody for just about everything. Popular Science, 28 Mar. 2020 On a walk Lynx found some deer scat and handed it out, and a bit of stringy inner bark too, some dead limbs, mullein stalks. Nellie Bowles, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Middle English moleyne, from Anglo-French moleine First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing mullein mullein pink mullein pink
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