Aaron's beard en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæɹ.ənz bɪɹd/ (General-American)
- /ˈæɹ.ənz bɪəd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈɛɹ.ənz bɪɹd/ (General-American)
- /ˈɛəɹ.ənz bɪəd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From the reference in Psalms 133:2 in the Bible.
Meanings
- A common name for several plants that have tufts of stamens. ▸ Cymbalaria muralis (ivy-leaved toadflax, Kenilworth ivy).
- A common name for several plants that have tufts of stamens. ▸ Hypericum calycinum (rose of Sharon, great St. John's-wort, Jerusalem star).
- A common name for several plants that have tufts of stamens. ▸ Saxifraga stolonifera (creeping saxifrage, strawberry geranium).
- A common name for several plants that have tufts of stamens. ▸ Opuntia leucotricha (arborescent prickly pear, Aaron's beard cactus).
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Aaron, -'s, beard.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron's-beard | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Aaron's beards | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
pl Aronowa broda (name for certain plants) · gv faasaag Aaron (name for certain plants) · cy barf Aaron (name for certain plants) · fi aaroninparta (name for certain plants) · ro barba lui Aaron (name for certain plants) · sv Arons skägg (name for certain plants)