Definition

A type of plant that is related to buttercups, known for its lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers, commonly found in Eurasia.

Example

The garden was filled with beautiful spearworts blooming in the spring.

Conversation

Have you seen the spearwort blooming near the riverbank?

Yeah, I noticed that! The yellow flowers are really pretty.

I love how they stand out against the green leaves.

Definitely! They add such a nice touch to the scenery.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spearwort is formed from "spear" (from Old English "spear", meaning a pointed weapon) and "wort" (from Old English "wyrt", meaning plant or herb). The word refers to a plant that has spear-like leaves or shape, resembling the form of a spear.

Memory Tip

Think of a plant that has leaves shaped like a 'spear' — that's why it's called spearwort.

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