Danewort (Noun)
Meaning
Dwarf herbaceous elder of Europe having pink flowers and a nauseous odor.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The danewort grows wild in the meadows of rural Europe, its pink flowers a pleasant sight amidst the tall grasses.
- The villagers avoided the area where danewort bloomed, put off by its strong and nauseous odor that lingered in the air.
- Botanists studying the danewort noted its unique properties, including its ability to attract certain types of pollinators despite its unpleasant smell.
- Danewort was often mentioned in medieval herbals, where it was described as a remedy for various ailments, despite its off-putting aroma.
- Hikers traversing the European countryside in spring might catch a glimpse of the danewort's delicate pink flowers, though they may be deterred by the plant's pungent scent.