Sea Holly (Noun)

Meaning ¹

European evergreen eryngo with twisted spiny leaves naturalized on United States east coast; roots formerly used as an aphrodisiac.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Sea Holm
• Sea Eryngium
• Eryngium Maritimum

Hypernyms

• Bush

Meaning ²

Widely cultivated southern European acanthus with whitish purple-veined flowers.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Bear's Breech
• Bear's Breeches
• Acanthus Mollis

Hypernyms

• Acanthus