lady's-comb

noun

plural lady's-combs

: a European herb (Scandix pectenveneris) with slender pointed fruits

Word History

Etymology

intended as translation of Latin pecten Veneris, literally, Venus' comb

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

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