shinleaf
shinleaf noun: a perennial ericaceous herb (Pyrola elliptica) with a cluster of radical leaves and a raceme of greenish-white flowers.
Noun
shinleaf (plural shinleafs or shinleaves)
- A perennial ericaceous herb (Pyrola elliptica) with a cluster of radical leaves and a raceme of greenish-white flowers.
- Synonyms:
- shinleaf pyrola, waxflower shinleaf, elliptic shineleaf
- A species of Pyrola (Pyrola americana) similar to pyrola elliptica but found in North America.
- Synonyms:
- American shinleaf
- A species of Pyrola (Pyrola chlorantha) with greenish flowers that prefers moist, shaded woodland areas.
- Synonyms:
- green shinleaf, green pyrola
- A species of Pyrola (Pyrola asarifolia) noted for its distinctive leaves which are heart-shaped or ovate and have a thick leathery texture.
- Synonyms:
- asarabacca
Synonyms of shinleaf
- shinleaf pyrola
- waxflower shinleaf
- elliptic shineleaf
- American shinleaf
- green shinleaf
- green pyrola
- asarabacca
Forms of shinleaf
| plural | shinleafs |
|---|---|
| plural | shinleaves |
Words formed from shinleaf
Questions about shinleaf
- What does shinleaf mean?
- Shinleaf means a perennial ericaceous herb (Pyrola elliptica) with a cluster of radical leaves and a raceme of greenish-white flowers.
- What part of speech is shinleaf?
- Shinleaf is a noun.
- What is the plural of shinleaf?
- The plural of shinleaf is shinleafs.
Words near shinleaf in the dictionary
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