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knawel

 

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Noun knawel has 1 sense
  1. knawel, knawe, Scleranthus annuus - widely distributed low-growing Eurasian herb having narrow leaves and inconspicuous green flowers
    --1 is a kind of weed
    --1 is a member of Scleranthus, genus Scleranthus

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Knawel

Knawel is a noun that refers to a small, low-growing, and creeping plant of the genus Scleranthus, typically found in dry and sandy habitats.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

In botany, knawel is any of the various species of plants belonging to the genus Scleranthus, characterized by dense clusters of small leaves and tiny flowers.

Example sentence: The knawel plant adds a splash of green to the rock garden.

Sense 2:

Knawel can also be used as a verb, meaning to gnaw or chew persistently.

Example sentence: The dog continued to knawel on his bone, enjoying every last bit of it.

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