Jupiter's–beard
noun
Ju·pi·ter's–beard
\ˈjüpətə(r)z-\
Definition of Jupiter's–beard
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
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Origin and Etymology of jupiter's–beard
after Jupiter, ancient Roman god of the sky, from Latin Juppiter; translation of Latin barba Jovis — more at deity
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