starwort

[ stahr-wurt, -wawrt ]

/ ˈstɑrˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt /

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noun

any of several chickweeds of the genus Stellaria.

any of several plants of the genera Aster and Arenaria.

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Origin of starwort

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at star, wort²

Words nearby starwort

starvation, starvation wages, starve, starveling, Star Wars, starwort, Stary Oskol, stash, stashie, Stasi, stasidion

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How to use starwort in a sentence

The lovely green of the starwort, spread over the whole of the surface of the water, has a fairy-like effect.
The Book of the Aquarium and Water Cabinet|Shirley Hibberd
They hide under stones at the bottom of the water and among the weeds, especially among watercress and starwort.
Old Flies in New Dresses|Charles Edward Walker
Starwort I have already spoken of, as a good purveyor of oxygen.
The Book of the Aquarium and Water Cabinet|Shirley Hibberd
A blossom of water-starwort floated on the pond some fifteen yards away.
The Tower of Oblivion|Oliver Onions

This Starwort is a very recently-imported species from North America.
Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers|John Wood

British Dictionary definitions for starwort

starwort

/ (ˈstɑːˌwɜːt) /

noun

any of several plants with star-shaped flowers, esp the stitchwort

water starwort any of several aquatic plants of the genus Callitriche, having a star-shaped rosette of floating leaves: family Callitrichaceae

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