Mouse-ear
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmaʊsɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mouse-ear is a noun meaning A type of small hawkweed native to Eurasia (mouse-ear hawkweed, Pilosella officinarum), commonly found on dry grasslands.
Meaning
A type of small hawkweed native to Eurasia (mouse-ear hawkweed, Pilosella officinarum), commonly found on dry grasslands.
More Meanings
- A plant of the genus Cerastium (mouse-eared chickweed).
- A forget-me-not (genus Myosotis).
Example Sentences
Mouse-ear is a low herb creeping upon the ground by small strings like the Strawberry plant, whereby it shoots forth small roots […]
Word Forms
- mouse-ears
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include woodmouse, wheat-ear, sparrowhawk, heath.
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