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Scottish asphodel

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Definition of Scottish asphodel

: an herb (Tofieldia palustris) of the north temperate zone that has a dense raceme of small greenish flowers

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First Known Use of Scottish asphodel

1677, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Scottish asphodel was in 1677

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“Scottish asphodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scottish%20asphodel. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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