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ALL meanings of bedstraw

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  • noun bedstraw any of numerous rubiaceous plants of the genus Galium, which have small white or yellow flowers and prickly or hairy fruits: some species formerly used as straw for beds as they are aromatic when dry 3
  • noun bedstraw any of a genus (Galium) of small plants of the madder family, with whorled leaves and small flowers 3
  • noun bedstraw a rubiaceous plant, Galium verum, or some allied species, formerly used as straw for stuffing mattresses. 1
  • noun bedstraw A herbaceous plant with small, lightly perfumed, white or yellow flowers and whorls of slender leaves . It was formerly used for stuffing mattresses. 1
  • noun bedstraw any plant of herb genus Galium of the madder family with small pointed leaves and hairy stems with small, white or yellow flowers. 0
  • noun bedstraw (Obsolete (No longer in use)) straw put into a bed. 0
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