Used in a Sentence

swallow-wort

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for swallow-wort.

Editorial note

Add Oriental Bittersweet, Black Swallow-wort, English ivy and Chinese Wisteria to this list and you've got my back yard.

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Quick take

Plants of genus Cynanchum

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of swallow-wort gathered in one view.

noun

Plants of genus Cynanchum

noun

A plant of any of several species of plants whose parts resemble a swallow's tail:

noun

In genus Asclepias (milkweed):

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for swallow-wort.

noun

Plants of genus Cynanchum

noun

A plant of any of several species of plants whose parts resemble a swallow's tail:

noun

In genus Asclepias (milkweed):

noun

orange swallow-wort (Asclepias tuberosa)

Example sentences

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Add Oriental Bittersweet, Black Swallow-wort, English ivy and Chinese Wisteria to this list and you've got my back yard.

Proper noun examples

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Add Oriental Bittersweet, Black Swallow-wort, English ivy and Chinese Wisteria to this list and you've got my back yard.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use swallow-wort in a sentence?

Add Oriental Bittersweet, Black Swallow-wort, English ivy and Chinese Wisteria to this list and you've got my back yard.

What does swallow-wort mean?

Plants of genus Cynanchum

What part of speech is swallow-wort?

swallow-wort is commonly used as noun.