Jupiter's-beard

noun

Ju·​pi·​ter's-beard

ˈjüpətə(r)z-

plural Jupiter's-beards

1

: houseleek

2

: a silvery hairy European shrub (Anthyllis barba-jovis) with evergreen foliage and pale yellow flowers

3

: a fungus (Hydnum barba-jovis)

4

: red valerian

Word History

Etymology

after Jupiter, ancient Roman god of the sky, from Latin Juppiter; translation of Latin barba Jovis

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