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单词 sea holly
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sea holly

noun

: a European coastal herb (Eryngium maritimum) of the carrot family with spiny leaves and pale blue flowers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The floral arrangements include white dendrobium orchids, which were part of Queen Elizabeth's wedding bouquet in 1947, and sea holly, which echoes the Duke of Edinburgh's career in the Navy and a lifelong love of the sea. Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 29 Mar. 2022 Spiky blue sea holly represented Philip’s naval career and affection for the sea. Omid Scobie, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Mar. 2022 The larger floral arrangements will feature red and white roses, carnations, gerbera, eustoma, white chrysanthemums, blue agapanthus, delphinium, and eryngium (sea holly). Emily Burack, Town & Country, 28 Mar. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

sea holly

noun

sea hol·​ly ˈsē-ˌhäl-ē How to pronounce sea holly (audio)
: a European coastal herb of the genus Eryngium (E. maritimum) that has spiny leaves and pale blue flowers and was formerly used as an aphrodisiac
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