Crowfoot Definition

krōfo͝ot
crowfoots
noun
crowfoots
Any of numerous plants of the genus Ranunculus that have palmately cleft or divided leaves.
American Heritage
Any of a number of plants of the buttercup family, characterized by simple or variously lobed leaves somewhat resembling a crow's foot, esp. any of a genus (Ranunculus) of chiefly yellow-flowered plants.
Webster's New World

Caltrop.

Webster's New World
An arrangement of cords run through a block pulley to suspend an awning, etc.
Webster's New World
An iron ball with four spikes arranged so that one always points upwards, used to delay the advance of mounted troops and infantry; a caltrop.
American Heritage
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Noun

Singular:
crowfoot
Plural:
crowfoots

Origin of Crowfoot

Crowfoot Sentence Examples

  • Both the River Lagan and the Upper Bann have river water crowfoot.

  • Particular favorites for breeding amphibians include water crowfoot, water starwort, water forget-me-not and water mint.

  • Ranunculus tripartitus three-lobed water crowfoot S S Lizard and West Penwith, where water stands in winter.

  • An old borrow pit fringed by willows contains an interesting aquatic flora including spiked water milfoil and common water crowfoot.

  • The Upper Bann contains the NI Priority Species otter and river water crowfoot.

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