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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Trichostema lanceolatum, an annual flowering herb of the mint family with an intensely pungent scent, native to western North America. uncountable
2. 2
   aromatic plant of western United States wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

camphorweedtrichostema lanceolatumturpentine camphor weedturpentine camphor weed

Etymology

From vinegar + weed, from the vinegary odour of its foliage.

Related phrases

north america

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