cleavers Definition
cleav·ers (-ərz)
noun pl. -·ers
any of various plants (genus Galium) of the madder family, esp. a weedy species (G. aparine), with stalkless leaves arranged in whorls, clusters of small, white or yellow flowers, and square stems
Etymology: < cleave
cleavers Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
herb: Other herbs to use intermittently include cleavers herb, pau d'arco root, elecampane herb, pine needles, thuja leaves and echinacea root.
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