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false wintergreen

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun false wintergreen has 1 sense
  1. false wintergreen, Pyrola americana, Pyrola rotundifolia americana - evergreen of eastern North America with leathery leaves and numerous white flowers
    --1 is a kind of wintergreen, pyrola

Definitions from the Web

False Wintergreen

Description:

False wintergreen, scientifically known as Gaultheria nummularioides, is a small perennial evergreen shrub native to the mountains of Asia and North America. Also referred to as "boxleaf wintergreen," this plant belongs to the heath family and is often used for various medicinal and ornamental purposes.

Part of speech:

Noun, adjective

Sense 1 - Noun:

1. A deciduous shrub, Gaultheria nummularioides, with bright red berries that resemble those of true wintergreen.

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Sample sentence: The false wintergreen shrub adds a splash of vibrant red color to the garden during late summer.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

1. Describing something that is not genuine or authentic, often resembling but lacking the true qualities of wintergreen.

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Sample sentence: The candy had a false wintergreen taste that didn't match the authentic flavor of real wintergreen leaves.

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