turtlehead en · NOUN
Etymology
From turtle + head, from the shape of the flower.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A white turtlehead, an American perennial herb (Chelone glabra) with white flowers.
- (countable, uncountable) Any of various other members of the genus Chelone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| turtleheads | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
shell flower (Chelone glabra) · snakehead (Chelone glabra) · balmony (Chelone glabra)