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poor man's weather glass

Definition of poor man's weather glass

noun

the scarlet pimpernel.

Origin:

mid 19th century: so named because its flowers close before rain

Nearby words

poor boy
Poor Clare
Poor Law
poor little rich boy or girl
poor man's orchid
poor man's weather glass
poor mouth
poor rate
poor relation
poor relief
poor white

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