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ferula

ferula

9.9
A tall plant with thick stems or a thin rod used for punishment in schools
  • noun
  • /ˈfɛrʊlə/
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  • The botanist studied a rare species of ferula growing in the Mediterranean region.

Examples

  • The teacher used a ferula to discipline the misbehaving students.

  • In old schools, a ferula was sometimes used to discipline students.

  • The ferula is also valued for its medicinal properties in some cultures.

  • In ancient times, a ferula was often seen as a tool for punishment.

  • The teacher used a ferula to discipline misbehaving students during the lesson.

  • In ancient schools, a ferula was often utilized as a form of punishment for unruly children.

  • The giant fennel, known as ferula, can grow up to several meters tall and is native to the Mediterranean region.

Synonyms

ferule
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9.9

A flat stick teachers use to hit students' hands or desks

is used for punishment without implying a flat shape

Surface Forms

ferula singular
ferulas plural

Etymology

Ferula originally named a tall, strong plant, and its stiff stalks were used as 'rods' for many jobs. So ferula can mean the plant itself or a rod used for punishment or as a long cane.