horse gentian
noun
any weedy North American plant of the genus Triosteum, of the honeysuckle family, especially T. perfoliatum, having stalkless leaves and purplish-brown flowers and bearing orange fruits.
Also called
tinker's weed.
Origin of horse gentian
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Words nearby horse gentian
horse chestnut,
horse clam,
horse conch,
horse corn,
horse fly,
horse gentian,
horse guard,
horse latitudes,
horse laugh,
horse mackerel,
horse marine
British Dictionary definitions for horse gentian
horse gentian
noun
any caprifoliaceous plant of the genus Triosteum, of Asia and North America, having small purplish-brown flowers
Also called: feverwort