silversword

English

/ˈsɪlvəsɔːd/

noun
Definitions
  • Any member of the genus of flowering plants native to Hawaii, with long, narrow leaves sometimes covered in silvery hairs.

Etymology

Compound from English silver + English sword.

Origin

English

sword

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