goosetongue

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English

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Etymology

From goose +‎ tongue.

Noun

goosetongue (usually uncountable, plural goosetongues)

  1. Any of several plant species including:
    1. Achillea ptarmica (sneezewort)
    2. Galium aparine (cleavers, clivers, catchweed, sticky willy)
    3. Melissa officinalis (lemon balm)
    4. Plantago maritima (sea plantain, seaside plantain)

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