scoparious

scoparious
scoparious, a.
(skəʊˈpɛərɪəs)
[f. mod.L. scōpārius, f. scōpa: see scopa1 and -arious. Cf. late L. scōpārius a sweeper.]
Broom-shaped, scopiform.
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • deerweed — /dear weed /, n. any of several shrubby Californian plants belonging to the genus Lotus, of the legume family, esp. L. scoparious, having pinnate leaves and clusters of yellow flowers. Also, deer weed. [1910 15, Amer.; DEER + WEED1] * * * …   Universalium

  • deerweed — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : any of several bushy herbs of the genus Lotus (as L. scoparius and L. purshianus) occurring in southern California, having trifoliolate leaves and yellow flowers, and being a useful forage plant for arid regions * * * /dear weed …   Useful english dictionary

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