sowbread

/ˈsauːbɹɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of perennial plant, especially one of the species of Galtonia or Ornithogalum.

“The garden featured beautiful sowbread with purple flowers.”

2. noun

A type of bread, especially a type of sweet bread.

“The old-fashioned bakery sold traditional sowbread, perfect for tea time.”

Synonyms

  • galtonia
  • sweetbread

Antonyms

  • unpleasantbread
  • unsweetbread