Love-in-a-mist (Noun)
Meaning 1
Chickweed with hairy silver-grey leaves and rather large white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Tropical American passion flower with finely dissected bracts; stems malodorous when crushed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was filled with a variety of exotic flowers, including the delicate love-in-a-mist with its intricate, lacy bracts.
- In the tropical greenhouse, the love-in-a-mist plants were a favorite among visitors, who marveled at their unique, airy foliage.
- The botanist carefully handled the love-in-a-mist stems, taking care not to crush them and release their unpleasant odor.
- The love-in-a-mist was a standout in the garden, its finely dissected bracts and vibrant purple flowers drawing the eye from across the room.
- As she wandered through the garden, the gardener made a mental note to prune the love-in-a-mist plants, which were beginning to sprawl and lose their shape.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
European garden plant having finely cut leaves and white or pale blue flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.