Loosestrife

  • 131crape myrtle — noun Date: 1850 an Asian shrub (Lagerstroemia indica) of the loosestrife family widely grown in warm regions for its flowers …

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  • 132henna — I. noun Etymology: Arabic ḥinnā Date: 1600 1. a reddish brown dye obtained from leaves of the henna plant and used especially on hair 2. an Old World tropical shrub or small tree (Lawsonia inermis) of the loosestrife family with small opposite… …

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