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mother-in-law's tongues

mother-in-law's tongues is the plural of mother-in-law's tongue.

Meaning of mother-in-law's tongue

Noun

mother-in-law's tongue (countable and uncountable, plural mother-in-law's tongues)

  1. A plant with narrow, leathery, pointed leaves, of species Dracaena trifasciata (syn. Sansevieria trifasciata), often grown as a houseplant for its distinctive foliage and its tolerance of low light.

Questions about mother-in-law's tongues

What is mother-in-law's tongues the plural of?
Mother-in-law's tongues is the plural of mother-in-law's tongue.

Words near mother-in-law's tongues in the dictionary

  1. mother-in-law seat
  2. mother-in-law seats
  3. mother-in-law style
  4. mother-in-law's cushion
  5. mother-in-law's tongue
  6. mother-in-law's tongues
  7. mother-in-laws
  8. mother-lode
  9. mother-lodes
  10. mother-naked
  11. mother-of-pearl

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