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waaverin laef

nounnature

common broad ribbed-leaf lawn plant

The greater plantain (Plantago major): a common wild plant with broad, ribbed leaves, often found on lawns, paths and other disturbed ground.

Example in use

There's a hale clump o waaverin laef on da green.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/WAA-vuh-rin-LAYF/

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Origin & context

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