goose grass

noun

cleavers.

Nearby words

Origin of goose grass

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

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Examples from the Web for goosegrass

The cornbind and goosegrass were clutching at the ancient gooseberry bushes, which sprawled by the paths.
The White Peacock|D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
It has not so many hooks as the Goosegrass with which to catch hold of other plants, and so raise itself.
Flowers Shown to the Children|C. E. Smith
They do not rise from each circle of leaves as in the Goosegrass.
Flowers Shown to the Children|C. E. Smith
Melt some hog's lard, add as much clivers or goosegrass as the lard will moisten, and boil them together over a slow fire.
The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches,|Mary Eaton

British Dictionary definitions for goosegrass

goosegrass

noun

another name for cleavers

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