milfoil

Meanings

• noun

  A type of aquatic plant, commonly found in freshwater bodies, characterized by feathery leaves and small white or pink flowers.

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Synonyms

yarrow , common yarrow , water milfoil

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Variants

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milfoil , milfoils , water milfoil , water milfoils

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'mylfeol', meaning 'millet seed' or 'millet-like'. The name may refer to the plant's small seeds or its resemblance to millet.

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Trivia

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1. Milfoil is one of the most common aquatic plants in North America.

2. Milfoil can grow up to 5 feet in length.

3. Milfoil has both male and female flowers on the same plant.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aquatic plants: Milfoil is a common type of aquatic plant, which grows in freshwater bodies. Other examples of aquatic plants include water lilies, cattails, and duckweed.

2. Submerged plants: Milfoil is a submerged plant, which means that it grows completely underwater. Other examples of submerged plants include eelgrass and cabomba.

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Culture

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Milfoil has been used in various traditional medicinal practices, particularly for treating skin conditions and reducing inflammation. It has also been used as an aquatic plant control agent due to its ability to inhibit the growth of other aquatic plants.

How to Memorize "milfoil"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dense mat of feathery green leaves underwater, with small white or pink flowers blooming on the surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate milfoil with freshwater bodies and aquatic plant life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that milfoil is a type of aquatic plant with feathery leaves and small flowers, like a submerged bouquet.

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