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silversword

Syllabification: (sil·ver·sword)
Pronunciation: /ˈsilvərˌsôrd/
Definition of silversword

noun

  • a Hawaiian plant of the daisy family that has long narrow leaves with silvery hairs and clusters of purplish flowers.
    • Genus Argyroxiphium, family Compositae

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