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stiff gentian

 

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Noun stiff gentian has 1 sense
  1. agueweed, ague weed, five-flowered gentian, stiff gentian, Gentianella quinquefolia, Gentiana quinquefolia - gentian of eastern North America having clusters of bristly blue flowers
    --1 is a kind of gentian
    --1 is a member of Gentianella, genus Gentianella

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Stiff Gentian

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A type of flowering plant

Description: Stiff gentian refers to any of the various species of perennial plants belonging to the Gentiana genus, known for their vibrant blue or purple flowers. It typically grows in damp and marshy areas.

Sample Sentence: The stiff gentians added a pop of color to the wetlands, attracting numerous pollinators.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Rigid or inflexible

Description: When used as an adjective, stiff gentian describes something that lacks flexibility or is unbending in nature.

Sample Sentence: The old book's pages had become stiff and brittle over time.

Part of Speech: Local Term

Sense: Regional name for stiff gentian

Description: In some specific areas, stiff gentian might be referred to by a local term or name based on the regional dialect or culture.

Sample Sentence: The villagers called the stiff gentian plant "bluebell" due to its striking blue flowers.

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