oarsweed

Meanings

• noun

  Plant that grows in or near water, with long, flat, ribbed leaves used as blades by rowers.

  - "Yn y mor ddaeth o'r henwain oarwswed yn ddawnsio'r haf."
  - "The oarsweed in the sea was waving in the breeze."

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Variants

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coarsen , coarsened , coarsening , coarsens

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Etymology

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From the Old Norse word 'ór' meaning 'row' and 'sváðr' meaning 'weed' or 'plant'.

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Trivia

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1. Oarsweed is also known as eelgrass or underwater grass.

2. Oarsweed provides shelter and food for various marine organisms, making it an essential part of the marine ecosystem.

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Related Concepts

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1. Waterplants: Oarsweed belongs to the family of waterplants, which also includes waterlilies, cattails, and duckweed.

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Culture

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In Welsh folklore, oarsweed was believed to have magical properties and was used in charms and spells to protect fishermen at sea.

How to Memorize "oarsweed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rowing boat in the water with long, flat, ribbed leaves attached to the oars, resembling the blades of the oars.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oarsweed' with 'rowing' and 'water' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Oars in the water need weeds' to help remember the meaning of 'oarsweed'.

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