Poor man's weatherglass
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis). countable, uncountable
"Pimpernel (poor man's weather glass) was also a protection, but as the gatherer collected the herbs, he must chant a certain incantation and continue to do so twice a day for 15 days[.]"
- 2 herb with scarlet or white or purple blossoms that close at approach of rainy weather wordnet
Example
More examples"Pimpernel (poor man's weather glass) was also a protection, but as the gatherer collected the herbs, he must chant a certain incantation and continue to do so twice a day for 15 days[.]"
Etymology
Scarlet pimpernel flowers open only when the sun shines, and even close in overcast conditions.