鍬形草
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | ||
|---|---|---|
| 鍬 | 形 | 草 |
| くわ Jinmeiyō |
かた > がた Grade: 2 |
そう Grade: 1 |
| kun'yomi | on'yomi | |
Etymology
Literally, “hoe-shaped grass”, 鍬形 (kuwagata, “hoe-shape”) + 草 (sō, “grass, plant”)
Pronunciation
Noun
鍬形草 or 鍬形草 • (kuwagatasō)
- Veronica miqueliana, a species of speedwell
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).