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单词 cleavers
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Definition of cleavers in English:

cleavers

plural noun ˈkliːvəzˈklivərz
  • another term for goosegrass
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Therefore, cleavers, a fast-growing herbaceous annual with a scrambling-ascending growth habit, was chosen for this study.
    • Finally, one other dried herb formula blends 2 parts echinacea, 1 part cleavers, 1 part goldenseal and 1 part phytolacca.
    • Weed killers remove wildflowers and traditional grasses, then more aggressive species such as cleavers, thistles and nettles colonise.
    • Many such plants, including the cleavers, have the means to crawl through anything - both its stems and seeds are covered in tiny barbs.
    • The formula contained nettle leaf, violet leaf, wild oat seed, chamomile flowers, cleavers and fenugreek seed added to warm spearmint tea or diluted juice.

Origin

Old English clīfe, related to cleave2.

 
 

Definition of cleavers in US English:

cleavers

plural nounˈklēvərzˈklivərz
  • treated as singular or plural A widely distributed scrambling plant related to bedstraws, with hooked bristles on the stem, leaves, and seeds that cling to fur and clothing.

    Galium aparine, family Rubiaceae

    Also called goosegrass
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Finally, one other dried herb formula blends 2 parts echinacea, 1 part cleavers, 1 part goldenseal and 1 part phytolacca.
    • Weed killers remove wildflowers and traditional grasses, then more aggressive species such as cleavers, thistles and nettles colonise.
    • Many such plants, including the cleavers, have the means to crawl through anything - both its stems and seeds are covered in tiny barbs.
    • The formula contained nettle leaf, violet leaf, wild oat seed, chamomile flowers, cleavers and fenugreek seed added to warm spearmint tea or diluted juice.
    • Therefore, cleavers, a fast-growing herbaceous annual with a scrambling-ascending growth habit, was chosen for this study.

Origin

Old English clīfe, related to cleave.

 
 
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