Devil's Darning Needle (Noun)
Meaning 1
Common climber of eastern North America that sprawls over other plants and bears numerous panicles of small creamy white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The devil's darning needle is a common climber of eastern North America that sprawls over other plants and bears numerous panicles of small creamy white flowers.
- Devil's darning needle, also known as the common teasel, covers itself with numerous small, yellowish four-angled seeds.
- The name devil's darning needle may be misleading, as this plant actually resembles more delicately featured version with panicles of small creamy white flowers.
- Devil's darning needle flowers in June or July, depending on the latitude and may be less familiar with various general audiences.
- Devil's darning needle contains various areas of North America for massive long stashed places along roads and rocky areas in eastern regions
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Meaning 2
Slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The dragonfly, also known as the devil's darning needle, is a common sight near ponds and lakes during the summer months.
- While walking through the garden, I spotted a beautiful devil's darning needle perched on a leaf, its iridescent wings glimmering in the sunlight.
- According to local folklore, the devil's darning needle was a harbinger of doom, but in reality, it was just a harmless insect.
- The devil's darning needle is a voracious predator that feeds on mosquitoes and other small flying insects.
- As I sat by the river, I watched a devil's darning needle darting back and forth, its agile body weaving in and out of the reeds.