cranesbill

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any flowering plant of the genus Geranium found throughout the temperate zone.
  • A pair of long-beaked forceps.

Etymology

Affix from English crane + English 's (possessive marker)+ English bill (note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list).

Origin

English

bill

Gloss

note of charges for goods, the point of beyond the fluke, sheet of paper, cutting instrument, list

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