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词汇 herb Paris
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Definition of herb Paris in English:

herb Paris

noun ˈparɪs
  • A European woodland plant of the lily family, which has a single unbranched stem bearing a green and purple flower above four leaves.

    轮叶王孙

    Paris quadrifolia, family Liliaceae (or Trilliaceae)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This is why it is possible to find typical woodland species such as honeysuckle, dog's mercury, herb Paris and angular Solomon's seal in upland areas which are otherwise surrounded by tracts of grassland and moorland.
    • Now the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Scotland's leading plant conservation centre, wants gardeners to plant colourful species such as the Scottish primrose, yellow rattle and herb Paris to save them for future generations.
    • The ground flora is very rich with herb Paris, wild garlic, sweet woodruff, stone bramble and bird's nest orchid present.

Origin

Translating medieval Latin herba paris, probably literally 'herb of a pair', referring to the resemblance of the four leaves to a true-love knot.

Definition of herb Paris in US English:

herb Paris

noun
  • A European woodland plant of the lily family, with a single unbranched stem bearing a green and purple flower above four leaves.

    轮叶王孙

    Paris quadrifolia, family Liliaceae (or Trilliaceae)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This is why it is possible to find typical woodland species such as honeysuckle, dog's mercury, herb Paris and angular Solomon's seal in upland areas which are otherwise surrounded by tracts of grassland and moorland.
    • The ground flora is very rich with herb Paris, wild garlic, sweet woodruff, stone bramble and bird's nest orchid present.
    • Now the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Scotland's leading plant conservation centre, wants gardeners to plant colourful species such as the Scottish primrose, yellow rattle and herb Paris to save them for future generations.

Origin

Translating medieval Latin herba paris, probably literally ‘herb of a pair’, referring to the resemblance of the four leaves to a true-love knot.

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