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Vocabulary Entry
pimpernel
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A type of herbaceous plant belonging to the family Lamiaceae, often associated with the common name 'pimpernel.'
Example Sentences
"The pimpernel blooms brightly in the garden."
"Farmers often plant pimpernel as a companion plant."
"He admired the delicate flowers of the pimpernel in the meadow."
N
noun
In literary contexts, refers to a character or a figure who is secretive or elusive.
Example Sentences
"Robin Hood is sometimes considered a modern-day pimpernel."
"The pimpernel of the story always managed to evade capture."
"She viewed him as a pimpernel, always slipping away before being caught."