Synonyms of great mullein
9 similar words
Another word for great mullein is hag-taper. Other synonyms of great mullein are torch and torchwort.
Synonyms and similar words for great mullein
nounA common herb of Europe and neighboring Africa and Asia, but widely naturalized elsewhere...
- Aaron's rodVerbascum thapsus, the great mullein, common mullein, or hag-taper.
- Adam's flannelThe mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
- common mulleinVerbascum thapsus; great mullein.
- cow's lungwortMullein (Verbascum thapsus).
- hag-taperThe great woolly mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
- Jacob's staffVerbascum thapsus, the common mullein.
- Jupiter's staffCommon mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
- torchThe common mullein, great mullein, or torchwort (Verbascum thapsus).
- torchwortThe common mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
Meaning of great mullein
- noun A common herb of Europe and neighboring Africa and Asia, but widely naturalized elsewhere, Verbascum thapsus, having a flannel-like texture from course plant hairs and a tall, straight flower stalk.
Questions about synonyms of great mullein
- What is another word for great mullein?
- Great mullein has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as hag-taper, torch and torchwort.
- What does great mullein mean?
- Great mullein means a common herb of Europe and neighboring Africa and Asia, but widely naturalized elsewhere, Verbascum thapsus, having a flannel-like texture from course plant hairs and a tall, straight flower stalk.
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