Definition

Noun: 1. A type of asphodel plant: "Jacob's rod" refers to a specific plant of the Asphodelus genus, characterized by having an erect, smooth, and unbranched stem. The stem can be either flexuous (gently curving or wavy) or straight.

Usage Notes

• "Jacob's rod" is a common name for a specific plant. It is used in botanical contexts or general descriptions of flora. The name is always treated as a singular noun.
• The defining feature highlighted by the name is the plant's distinctive, rod-like stem.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The dry hillside was dotted with the tall, white flowers of Jacob's rod.
  • You can identify Jacob's rod by its smooth, unbranched stem rising from a clump of leaves.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in its literal, botanical sense. There are no common idiomatic or metaphorical uses directly associated with "Jacob's rod" in modern English.

Variants and Related Words

• Asphodel (n): The broader genus of flowering plants to which Jacob's rod belongs.
• King's spear (n): Another common name for a similar or related asphodel plant.

Synonyms

• Asphodel (n): While this is the genus name, it is often used more generally to refer to plants like Jacob's rod.

Antonyms

• There are no direct antonyms for a specific plant name.

Related Phrases

• Unbranched stem: A key descriptive phrase for identifying this plant.
• Erect stem: Another key descriptive phrase for its growth habit.

Noun

1. asphodel having erect smooth unbranched stem either flexuous or straight