What is another word for butterwort?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌtəwˌɔːt] (IPA)

Butterwort, a carnivorous plant, is commonly known as Pinguicula. It belongs to the Lentibulariaceae family and is characterized by its sticky leaves that trap insects. Other synonyms of the word butterwort are fatweed, grease-stick, and tallow herb. The name butterwort comes from the practice of using the plant's leaves to remove butterfat from milk. Other species of Pinguicula are known as butterworts, including Cape sundew, which is native to South Africa. Butterwort is known for its insect-digesting enzymes, making it a fascinating plant to study. So, whether you use the term butterwort or any of its synonyms, this plant remains a marvel of the plant world.

Synonyms for Butterwort:

  • n.

    plant
  • Other relevant words:

    • carnivorous plant
    • .

What are the hypernyms for Butterwort?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Butterwort?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for butterwort (as nouns)

    • plant
      carnivorous plant.

What are the holonyms for Butterwort?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Butterwort

Among those more particularly abundant was the pretty violet-purple flower of the butterwort, each circle of pale-yellow leaves, with the stalk rising from the centre crowned with its peculiar bloom.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou

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