Definition

A type of plant found mainly in the Americas, known for its three-petaled flowers that can be blue or purple and have hairy stamens.

Example

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

Conversation

Have you ever seen a spiderwort in bloom?

Yeah, I love those flowers! They’re so vibrant.

I was thinking of planting some in my garden this spring.

That sounds like a great idea! They really brighten up the space.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spiderwort is formed from "spider" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Old English *spithra*, meaning a spider) and "wort" (from Old English *wyrt*, meaning plant or herb). The word refers to a plant associated with the spider due to its appearance or habitat.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'spider' which relates to the creature, and 'wort' meaning plant. This helps you remember that 'spiderwort' is a plant associated with spiders.

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