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loosestrife
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: loose (II) + strife; intended as translation of Greek lysimacheios loosestrife, understood as a compound formed from Greek lysis action of loosing, deliverance & Greek machē battle, strife — more at lysimachia
1. : a plant of the genus Lysimachia (especially L. vulgaris)
2. : a plant of the genus Lythrum; especially : purple loosestrife
3. : a plant of the genus Steironema; especially : fringed loosestrife |