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单词 loosestrife
释义

loosestrife /loosˈstrīf/

noun
  1. A plant (Lysimachia vulgaris) of the primrose family, or other member of the Lysimachia genus (eg yellow pimpernel, creeping Jenny)
  2. A tall waterside plant (Lythrum salicaria, purple loosestrife)
ORIGIN: Intended as a translation of Gr lȳsimacheion common loosestrife (as if from lyein to loose, and machē strife), which may be from the personal name Lȳsimachos
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