eryngo

/ ɪˈrɪŋɡəʊ /

noun

1. any umbelliferous plant of the genus Eryngium, such as the sea holly, having toothed or lobed leaves Also callederingo

Word History and Origins

Origin of eryngo¹

C16: from Latin ēryngion variety of thistle, from Greek ērungion, diminutive of ērungos thistle

Example Sentences

In his hand he significantly carries a blue eryngo, called in German "Mannstreu."

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There were candied eryngo-root, candied lemon-peel, and sugared coriander-seeds.

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The order Eryngo has a species of which the roots when candied have great restorative powers.

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The Zonites, a rude clan, grazing on the heads of the prickly eryngo, despise all tender preliminaries.

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Two Zonites, both visitors of the eryngo-heads during the heats of summer, are among the Meloid of my part of the country.

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