witch hazel plant
Definition
Noun: 1. A shrub or small tree of the genus Hamamelis: This refers to any of several deciduous plants known for their unique, spidery flowers that typically bloom in late fall or winter, often after the leaves have fallen. 2. A source of an astringent preparation: The bark and leaves of these plants yield a liquid extract used for its medicinal and soothing properties.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The witch hazel plant in the garden is beautiful, with its bright yellow flowers appearing in November.
- Many lotions and skin toners contain an extract derived from the witch hazel plant.
Advanced Usage
- "Common witch hazel": This specific term refers to , the species most commonly used to produce the commercial astringent.
- The common witch hazel is native to eastern North America.
Variants and Related Words
- Witch hazel (noun): This is the more common shortened form used to refer to both the plant itself and the medicinal extract made from it.
- She applied some witch hazel to the insect bite.
- Hamamelis (noun): The botanical genus name for witch hazel.
- Winterbloom (noun): A less common synonym for the witch hazel plant, referring to its winter flowering habit.
Synonyms
- Winterbloom (noun): A synonym emphasizing the plant's late-season flowering.
- Hamamelis (noun): The scientific, taxonomic synonym.
Related Phrases
- Witch hazel extract (noun phrase): The liquid preparation made by distilling the bark and twigs of the plant.
- Witch hazel extract is a popular ingredient in skincare.
- Witch hazel water (noun phrase): Another term for the distilled, medicinal liquid.
Noun
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any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Hamamelis; bark yields an astringent lotion
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