toadflax

Meanings

• noun

  A type of flowering plant in the snapdragon family, characterized by its foxglove-like flowers.

  - "The garden was filled with beautiful toadflax plants."
  - "Toadflax is often used in herbal medicine for its medicinal properties."

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Rhymes

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moxie , boxes , roses

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Variants

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toadflax , toadflaxes , butter-and-eggs

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Etymology

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The name toadflax comes from the Old English word 'tod', meaning 'toad', and 'flax', meaning 'plant'. The plant was believed to have the ability to ward off toads and other unwanted creatures.

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Trivia

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1. Toadflax is also known by the common name 'rabbit's-foot', due to the shape of its seeds which resemble rabbit's feet.

2. The plant contains a poisonous substance called pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can be harmful if ingested in large quantities.

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Related Concepts

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1. snapdragon: Toadflax is a member of the snapdragon family, which is characterized by flowers that open to reveal a narrow, tubular structure inside.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, toadflax was believed to have protective properties against toads and other amphibians. It was often used in charms and amulets to keep these creatures away. In literature, toadflax is mentioned in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1' as a plant that grows in the forest.

How to Memorize "toadflax"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and color of the toadflax flower to help remember its name.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'toadflax' with the idea of a plant that keeps toads away.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'toad' in 'toadflax' stands for 'to keep' and 'flax' stands for 'away' from toads.

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