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Meaning of KNAWEL

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 Definition: [n]  widely distributed low-growing Eurasian herb having narrow leaves and inconspicuous green flowers
 
 Synonyms: knawe, Scleranthus annuus
 
 See Also: genus Scleranthus, Scleranthus, weed

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Knaw"el\, n. [Akin to G. knauelk, kn["a]uel,prop., a
ball of thread, coil. Cf. {Clew}.] (Bot.)
A low, spreading weed ({Scleranthus annuus}), common in sandy
soil.
 

 

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