herb Robert
A cranesbill, native to temperate Eurasia, northern Africa, and North AmericaA cranesbill (Geranium robertianum), native to temperate Eurasia, northern Africa, and North America.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A cranesbill (Geranium robertianum), native to temperate Eurasia, northern Africa, and North America.
More definitions
- a sticky low herb with small reddish-purple flowers; widespread in the Northern Hemisphere
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Said to be a reference to the abbot and herbalist Robert of Molesme.Said to be a reference to the abbot and herbalist Robert of Molesme.
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Synonyms
9 synonymsdeath-come-quicklycrow's footred robinfox geraniumstinking Bobsquinter-pip
Close in meaning
- a sticky low herb with small reddish-purple flowers; widespread in the Northern Hemisphere:herbs robertherb robertsGeranium robertianum
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable