Saxifrage

//ˈsæk.sə.frɪd͡ʒ// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Any plant in the genus Saxifraga. countable, uncountable
2
any of various plants of the genus Saxifraga wordnet

Synonyms

breakstone rockfoil

Etymology

From Old French saxifrage, from Late Latin saxifraga, from Latin saxifragus (“stone-breaking”). Doublet of sassafras.

Related phrases

alpine saxifrage burnet saxifrage drooping saxifrage early saxifrage golden saxifrage livelong saxifrage meadow saxifrage moss saxifrage mossy saxifrage pepper saxifrage rue-leaved saxifrage strawberry saxifrage

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