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Queen Anne's lace
noun
: a widely naturalized Eurasian biennial herb (Daucus carota) which has a whitish acrid taproot and flat lacelike clusters of tiny white flowers and from which the cultivated carrot originated
called also wild carrot
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This dangerous weed is easy to confuse with Queen Anne's lace, a harmless wildflower.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2021
Here, stylists Sara Rodrigues and Robert Rufino also tucked some Queen Anne's lace into the flowers for an extra touch.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 28 Nov. 2022
Fill the space between the vessels with Queen Anne's lace or other wildflowers.
—Betsy Cribb, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2021
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Word History
First Known Use
1873, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Queen Anne's lace was
in 1873
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“Queen Anne's lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Queen%20Anne%27s%20lace. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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Queen Anne's lace
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: an herb native to Eurasia but found growing throughout North America that has a whitish root and flat lacelike clusters of tiny white flowers and from which the cultivated carrot originated
called also wild carrot
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