cow cockle

/kaʊ ˌkɑkəl/
IPA guide

Definitions of cow cockle
  1. noun
    European annual with pale rose-colored flowers; cultivated flower or self-sown grainfield weed; introduced in North America; sometimes classified as a soapwort
    synonyms: Saponaria vaccaria, Vaccaria hispanica, Vaccaria pyramidata, cowherb
    see moresee less
    type of:
    flower
    a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘cow cockle'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family