turtlehead

English

noun
Definitions
  • The white turtlehead, an American perennial herb () with white flowers.
  • Other members of the genus Chelone.

Etymology

Compound from English turtle + English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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