goosetongue

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noun

Achillea ptarmica (sneezewort)

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Meanings

noungoosetongue (usually uncountable, plural goosetongues)

plural goosetongues

  1. Any of several plant species including:
    1. uncountableusuallyAchillea ptarmica (sneezewort)
    2. uncountableusuallyGalium aparine (cleavers, clivers, catchweed, sticky willy)
    3. uncountableusuallyMelissa officinalis (lemon balm)
    4. uncountableusuallyPlantago maritima (sea plantain, seaside plantain)

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
sneezewort

Origin

From goose + tongue.

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Cite this entry
APA

goosetongue. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goosetongue

MLA

“goosetongue.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goosetongue. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “goosetongue,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goosetongue.

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