germander
any of several plants or shrubs belonging to the genus Teucrium, of the mint family, as T. chamaedrys, of Europe, and T. canadense, of eastern North America.
Origin of germander
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How to use germander in a sentence
He was baptized—as German or Germaine (germander is a corruption)—in 1573.
Letters to Severall Persons of Honour | John DonneThe nearest indication of the date of this letter is found in the mention of Sir germander Pool.
Letters to Severall Persons of Honour | John DonnePeople confound it sometimes with the germander–speedwell, another lovely flower of May and June.
Country Rambles, and Manchester Walks and Wild Flowers | Leo H. GrindonAmong the plants so affected are the germander speedwell, wild thyme, ground-ivy, and others to which we shall afterwards advert.
Insect Architecture | James RennieOr geue theim posset ale hote with rosemary, dittane, & germander.
The Sweating Sickness | John Caius
British Dictionary definitions for germander
/ (dʒɜːˈmændə) /
any of several plants of the genus Teucrium, esp T. chamaedrys (wall germander) of Europe, having two-lipped flowers with a very small upper lip: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
Origin of germander
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