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woodwaxen

/ˈwʊdˌwæk.sən/

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noun

/ˈwʊdˌwæk.sən/formal
  • ruНебольшой евразийский кустарник с гроздьями жёлтых цветов, дающих краситель, часто встречающийся как сорняк в Великобритании и США, иногда выращиваемый как декоративное растение.

A small Eurasian shrub with clusters of yellow flowers that yield a dye, commonly found as a weed in Britain and the United States, and sometimes grown as an ornamental.

  1. C2formal

    A small Eurasian shrub with clusters of yellow flowers that yield a dye; common as a weed in Britain and the United States; sometimes grown as an ornamental.

    ruДрок красильный

    • The woodwaxen shrub is often seen in British hedgerows.
    • Its yellow flowers were historically used to produce a natural dye.
    • Gardeners sometimes cultivate woodwaxen for its ornamental value.

    Synonymsgenistagreenweed