Plants of genus Cynanchum
swallow-wort
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for swallow-wort.
Editorial note
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Plants of genus Cynanchum
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of swallow-wort gathered in one view.
A plant of any of several species of plants whose parts resemble a swallow's tail:
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
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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Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
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.