restharrow
Meanings
noun
- Any of various species of small shrubs making up the genus Ononis, especially common restharrow (Ononis repens), which has pink flowers.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From wrest + harrow, from the idea that the plant's tough roots would stop a harrow (agricultural implement used to break up soil).
Derived words
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