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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
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• 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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