polygala
any plant of the genus Polygala, comprising the milkworts.
Origin of polygala
1Other words from polygala
- pol·y·ga·la·ceous [pol-ee-guh-ley-shuhs, puh-lig-uh-], /ˌpɒl i gəˈleɪ ʃəs, pəˌlɪg ə-/, adjective
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How to use polygala in a sentence
I usually find it and the fringed polygala in bloom at the same time; the lady's-slipper is a little later.
A Year in the Fields | John BurroughsYouth, after all, is a shamefaced and secretive season; like the fringed polygala, it hides its real blossom underground.
Little Rivers | Henry van DykeI must not forget to mention that delicate and lovely flower of May, the fringed polygala.
Riverby | John BurroughsIts scientific name, polygala, is derived from Greek and means “much milk,” and the plant was supposed to encourage lactation.
Springtime and Other Essays | Francis DarwinBut the polygala is quite inodorous, while the guaco gives forth a strong aromatic smell, resembling valerian.
The Quadroon | Mayne Reid
British Dictionary definitions for polygala
/ (pəˈlɪɡələ) /
any herbaceous plant or small shrub of the polygalaceous genus Polygala: See also milkwort
Origin of polygala
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