stitchwort

noun

stitch·wort ˈstich-ˌwərt

-ˌwȯrt

: any of several chickweeds (especially genus Stellaria)

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of stitchwort was in the 13th century

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“Stitchwort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stitchwort. Accessed 9 Feb. 2023.

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