What is another word for sowbread?

Pronunciation: [sˈə͡ʊbɹɛd] (IPA)

Sowbread is a common name for the plant species Cyclamen hederifolium. It is often called the Ivy-leaved Cyclamen due to the shape of its leaves. Other synonyms for this species include Neopolitan cyclamen and Mediterranean cyclamen. The plant is native to parts of Europe and the Mediterranean region, where it grows in shady woodland areas. Other related species of Cyclamen are also sometimes referred to as sowbread, including Cyclamen purpurascens and Cyclamen coum. In addition to its beauty, the plant also has some medicinal properties and has been used traditionally to treat various ailments such as headaches and digestive issues.

Synonyms for Sowbread:

What are the hypernyms for Sowbread?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Sowbread?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for sowbread (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Sowbread?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Sowbread

Furthermore, sowbread, being beaten, and made into little flat cakes, is reputed to be a good amorous medicine, to make one in love.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie
sowbread and watercress were both used to make hair grow, and in Leech Book I. there is this prescription:- If a man's hair fall off, work him a salve.
"The Old English Herbals"
Eleanour Sinclair Rohde

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