sundew
noun
sun·​dew
| \ ˈsən-(ˌ)dü
, -(ˌ)dyü\
, -(ˌ)dyü\
Definition of sundew
: any of a genus (Drosera of the family Droseraceae, the sundew family) of bog-inhabiting insectivorous herbs having leaves covered with gland-tipped adhesive hairs
Examples of sundew in a Sentence
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday the discovery of a dwarf sundew near Nassawango Creek in Worcester County. — USA TODAY, "Child rock climber, baby doll scare, real-life RoboCop: News from around our 50 states," 20 June 2019 There are other species of sundew in Maryland, according to DNR. — USA TODAY, "Child rock climber, baby doll scare, real-life RoboCop: News from around our 50 states," 20 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sundew.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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