mullein

Noun

Meaning

Any plant of the genus Verbascum. They are tall herbs having coarse leaves, and large flowers in dense spikes. The common species, with densely woolly leaves, is Verbascum Thapsus.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

velvet plant flannel leaf flambeau herb brand torch mullen herbage blowtorch aaron's rod common mullein great mullein flashlight blowlamp purple velvet plant

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Hypernyms

herb herbaceous plant

Hyponyms

torch aaron's rod great mullein common mullein flannel mullein verbascum phoeniceum

Phrases with the word

woolly mullein white mullein turkey mullein

Examples

Bees are early risers and are out foraging by 6 a.m. Wandering the perimeter with a morning cuppa, I visit the stands of mullein in the pollinator garden. Source: Internet

Since I was a child, I’ve heard the old saying that someone suffering from a severe cut could use the mullein plant to stop the bleeding. Source: Internet

The future Green Lantern will see Far Sector's Jo Mullein get a promotion to the main team. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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