speedwell

Speech parts

1. speedwell - Noun

2. Speedwell - Proper noun

Meaning

Any plant of the genus Veronica, mostly low herbs with pale blue corollas, which quickly fall off.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

veronica flower brooklime water speedwell bird's-eye gypsyweed common speedwell germander speedwell fluellin creeping speedwell thyme-leaved speedwell small wild flower ivy-leaved speedwell

Hypernyms

flower

Hyponyms

bird's-eye gypsyweed common speedwell germander speedwell purslane speedwell field speedwell

Phrases with the word

bastard speedwell creeping speedwell rock speedwell thyme-leaved speedwell heath speedwell vernal speedwell

Examples

After burying her spinster aunt, orphaned Veronica Speedwell is free to resume her world travels in pursuit of scientific inquiry—and the occasional romantic dalliance. Source: Internet

Home Office vessels Searcher, Speedwell and Alert were sent to intercept the boats. Source: Internet

Coastguard crew and the Dover Lifeboat have been helping Border Force vessels Vigilant and Speedwell in the rescue operation. Source: Internet

It was decided that Speedwell was untrustworthy, and it was sold; the ship's master and some of the crew transferred to the Mayflower for the trip. Source: Internet

A Treacherous Curse (the third of the Veronica Speedwell mysteries) by Deanna Raybourn is an easy and enjoyable read. Source: Internet

Brings us the powerful Veronica Speedwell, who triumphs over adversity and danger with wit, charm, and uncanny determination. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

speedwalk speedwalking speedway speedwise speedwork speedy