sweet gale

/ˌswit ˈgeɪl/
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Other forms: sweet gales

Definitions of sweet gale
  1. noun
    bog shrub of north temperate zone having bitter-tasting fragrant leaves
    synonyms: Myrica gale, Scotch gale
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    type of:
    bush, shrub
    a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
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