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fluellen
/ flʊˈɛlən /
noun
- either of two weedy scrophulariaceous annuals related to the toadflaxes, round-leaved fluellen ( Kickxia spuria ) and sharp-leaved fluellen ( K. elatine )
- obsolete.any of several speedwells, especially Veronica officinalis
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fluellen1
C16: shortened from Welsh Ilysiau Llewelyn Llewelyn's flower
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Example Sentences
I was willing that it should be extended for hours, but the little village of Fluellen was reached, and here we go ashore.
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The author of this ridiculous tale deserves the fate of Pistol, whom Fluellen compelled to eat his leek, skin and all.
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Our friend Fluellen would perhaps say, "the situations, look you, is both alike."
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Anyhow, I reckon my wife wouldnt hear to it, said Mr. Fluellen hopelessly.
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Yes, assented Mr. Fluellen, I reckon thats no more than fair.
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