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Definition of knawel in English: knawelnoun ˈnɔːɪlnôl A low-growing inconspicuous plant of the pink family, which grows in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. Genus Scleranthus, family Caryophyllaceae Example sentencesExamples - Other related species include stitchwort and chickweed, catchflies, knawels, pearlworts and sea-spurreys.
- Both knawels are sometimes named pesky weeds, but every plant, which can survive in the poor soil, is important for the Spit.
- Self-pollination allows for distinct races to develop and several sub-species of annual knawel have been recognised, however their status in Ireland has not been investigated.
- I saw no shepherd's purse after December 27th, but knawel was in flower as late as January 18th.
Origin Late 16th century: from German Knauel, Knäuel 'knotgrass'. Definition of knawel in US English: knawelnounnôl A low-growing inconspicuous plant of the pink family, growing in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. Genus Scleranthus, family Caryophyllaceae Example sentencesExamples - Both knawels are sometimes named pesky weeds, but every plant, which can survive in the poor soil, is important for the Spit.
- Other related species include stitchwort and chickweed, catchflies, knawels, pearlworts and sea-spurreys.
- I saw no shepherd's purse after December 27th, but knawel was in flower as late as January 18th.
- Self-pollination allows for distinct races to develop and several sub-species of annual knawel have been recognised, however their status in Ireland has not been investigated.
Origin Late 16th century: from German Knauel, Knäuel ‘knotgrass’. |