Loosestrife Definition & Meaning

loosestrife
noun
  1. any of numerous herbs and subshrubs of the genus Lythrum
  2. any of various herbs and subshrubs of the genus Lysimachia

"Loosestrife" in song lyrics

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  • "purple loosestrife"
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