KNAWEL

knawel, knawe, Scleranthus annuus

(noun) widely distributed low-growing Eurasian herb having narrow leaves and inconspicuous green flowers

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

knawel (plural knawels)

A low, spreading weed of the genus Scleranthus, especially

Scleranthus annuus, common in sandy soil.

(Australia, New Zealand) Scleranthus biflorus

Anagrams

• 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



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