knawel, knawe, Scleranthus annuus
(noun) widely distributed low-growing Eurasian herb having narrow leaves and inconspicuous green flowers
Source: WordNet® 3.1
knawel (plural knawels)
A low, spreading weed of the genus Scleranthus, especially
Scleranthus annuus, common in sandy soil.
(Australia, New Zealand) Scleranthus biflorus
• wankle
Source: Wiktionary
Knaw"el, n. Etym: [Akin to G. knauelk, knäuel,prop., a ball of thread, coil. Cf. Clew.] (Bot.)
Definition: A low, spreading weed (Scleranthus annuus), common in sandy soil.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 March 2025
(noun) bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.
