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Sweet Coltsfoot

Definition:Sweet coltsfoot is a type of plant, specifically a European herb that has flowers that smell like vanilla. These flowers are usually white or pink. There is also an American version of this plant that is known for its sweet smell.

Advanced Usage:

• In herbal medicine, sweet coltsfoot may be used for its soothing properties.

Different Meanings:

• Coltsfoot can refer to the broader category of the plant, which may not have the sweet scent.
• It can also refer to the leaf of the coltsfoot plant, which is sometimes used in herbal teas.

Synonyms:

• Tussilago (the scientific name of the plant)
• Mother and Father (a folk name for the plant)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "sweet coltsfoot," but you can use phrases like "stop and smell the flowers" to encourage appreciating nature, which can include sweet coltsfoot.

Conclusion:

Sweet coltsfoot is a beautiful plant known for its sweet, vanilla-like scent and lovely flowers. You can use the term when discussing plants, gardening, or herbal remedies.

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Noun

1. European herb with vanilla-scented white-pink flowers
2. American sweet-scented herb

Synonyms

• winter heliotrope
• Petasites fragrans
• Petasites sagitattus