bog asphodel

noun

: either of two bog herbs (Narthecium ossifragum of Europe and N. americanum of the U.S.) of the lily family

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bog asphodel was in 1807

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“Bog asphodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bog%20asphodel. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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