Advertisement
Advertisement
sand verbena
noun
- any of several low, mostly trailing plants of the genus Abronia, of the western U.S., having showy, verbenalike flowers.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of sand verbena1
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Discover More
Example Sentences
The fragrant blossoms of the yellow sand-verbena may be found upon the beach at almost any time of year.
From Project Gutenberg
The insidiously alluring perfume of sand verbena rose like altar incense around them.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[ak-suh-lot-l ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse