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单词 honeywort
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Definition of honeywort in English:

honeywort

noun ˈhʌniwəːt
  • A Mediterranean plant of the borage family, with greyish-green leaves and tubular yellow or purple flowers that are a favoured source of nectar for bees.

    Genus Cerinthe, family Boraginaceae: several species, in particular the yellow-flowered C. major

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It's a mix of corn cockle, godetia, honeywort, and California poppies that came up on its own several years ago and has been self-sowing for repeat performances ever since.
    • Cerinthe major, or honeywort, has been around for many years - it was introduced to this country from Switzerland as long ago as 1596.
    • Although it is sometimes called the blue wax flower or blue honeywort, we ask for it using the horticultural Latin to avoid confusion.
 
 

Definition of honeywort in US English:

honeywort

nounˈhənēˌwərt
  • A Mediterranean plant of the borage family, with grayish-green leaves and tubular yellow or purple flowers that are a favored source of nectar for bees.

    Genus Cerinthe, family Boraginaceae: several species, in particular the yellow-flowered C. major

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It's a mix of corn cockle, godetia, honeywort, and California poppies that came up on its own several years ago and has been self-sowing for repeat performances ever since.
    • Cerinthe major, or honeywort, has been around for many years - it was introduced to this country from Switzerland as long ago as 1596.
    • Although it is sometimes called the blue wax flower or blue honeywort, we ask for it using the horticultural Latin to avoid confusion.
 
 
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