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broad-leaved dock

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun broad-leaved dock has 1 sense
  1. bitter dock, broad-leaved dock, yellow dock, Rumex obtusifolius - European dock with broad obtuse leaves and bitter rootstock common as a weed in North America
    --1 is a kind of dock, sorrel, sour grass

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Broad-leaved Dock

Definition:

Broad-leaved dock refers to a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, typically growing in damp or marshy areas. It belongs to the dock family and is characterized by its broad, oblong leaves.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A plant of the dock family (Rumex obtusifolius) with large, broad leaves.

2. Any of several other species of dock plants having broad leaves.

Example Sentences:

1. The broad-leaved dock grew wildly along the riverbank, adding a splash of green to the landscape.

2. Be careful not to mistake the broad-leaved dock for a similar-looking poisonous plant.

Adjective:

1. Describing plants or foliage with broad or wide leaves.

Example Sentences:

1. The broad-leaved dock plants provided ample shade in the garden.

2. A lovely bouquet of broad-leaved dock flowers adorned the centerpiece.

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