lady's mantle

noun

: any of a genus (Alchemilla) of widely distributed perennial herbaceous plants of the rose family

especially : one (A. mollis) cultivated as a garden plant for its large circular grayish-green hairy leaves and small greenish-yellow flowers

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Recent Examples on the Web Aqua Bomb, perfect for those with combination skin, is laced with antioxidant-rich lady's mantle, which is said to reduce the appearance pores and boost elasticity. —

Macaela Mackenzie, Allure, 11 Jan. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lady's mantle was in 1578

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