waldmeister
- noun
- UK
:
miel de bosque
- The traditional May punch in Germany is flavored with waldmeister.
Examples
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Gardeners plant waldmeister as an attractive ground cover beneath trees.
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Waldmeister is often used to scent potpourri and sachets.
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I love the smell of waldmeister in the spring.
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The waldmeister plant grows well in shaded areas.
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Waldmeister is often used to scent potpourri and sachets.
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The traditional May punch in Germany is flavored with waldmeister.
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Gardeners plant waldmeister as an attractive ground cover beneath trees.
Synonyms
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A small woodland plant with white flowers and a sweet smell
A small plant that grows near the ground with white flowers that smell sweet
A low plant with small white flowers and a sweet smell used to cover the ground and flavor drinks
A fragrant ground cover plant with white flowers that people use to flavor wine or scent clothes
A low plant with small white flowers that smells sweet and is used to scent clothes or cover the ground
How Fragrant
Surface Forms
Etymology
Waldmeister comes from the German parts wald 'forest' and meister 'master', so it literally means 'master of the forest'. This small, fragrant herb grows under trees and is used as a ground cover and to add scent and flavor, which is why the name fits.