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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   a tall deciduous shrub of species Amorpha canescens, in the pea family, native to North America, with very small purple flowers grouped in racemes.
2. 2
   shrub of sandy woodlands and stream banks of western United States having hoary pinnate flowers and dull-colored racemose flowers; thought to indicate the presence of lead ore wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

amorpha canescenslead plant

Etymology

From lead + plant; its presence was supposed to indicate lead ore.

Related phrases

north america

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