woodsorrel

/ˈwʊdzɒrəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a perennial herb of the buttercup family, with yellow flowers and heart-shaped leaves

“The forager picked some woodsorrel for her salad.”

2. noun

a European plant with yellow flowers and a sweet-tasting, slightly sour leafy top growth

“The woodsorrel was used as a garnish for the soup.”

Synonyms

  • cuckold's-leek
  • cuckold's-spittle

Antonyms

  • common weeds
  • noxious plants