sanicle

/ˈsænɪkəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of flowering plant, Sanicula, commonly found in woodlands or rocky areas.

“The hiker spotted a patch of sanicle growing near the mountain stream.”

2. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a type of net or snare.

“The old sailor explained the use of a sanicle to catch fish in the sea.”

Synonyms

  • wild valerian
  • wood sanicle