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Definition of alchemilla in English: alchemillanoun ˌalkəˈmɪlə A plant of a genus that includes lady's mantle and its relatives. Genus Alchemilla, family Rosaceae Example sentencesExamples - The outside comes in, in ad hoc bunches of alchemilla and marguerites, new potatoes, dill, basil, and bunches of mint, we wander out with cups of tea and notebooks.
- Some of her favorite perennials include: Achillea, lobelia, alchemilla and tritoma.
- By far the most common alchemilla in most of Britain today is the robust garden plant Alchemilla Mollis.
- Euphorbia, hedera and alchemilla are prime examples.
- The queen is so close I can practically smell the bouquet of white alchemilla she's holding.
Origin Modern Latin, from a medieval Latin diminutive of alchimia 'alchemy', from the belief that dew from the leaves of the plant could turn base metals into gold. |