gill-over-the-ground

[ gil-oh-ver-thuh-ground, -ground ]

noun

1. ground ivy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gill-over-the-ground¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

As further illustrations of this topic study common yarrow, betony, several mints, common iris, loosestrife, coreopsis, gill-over-the-ground, several wild sunflowers, horehound, and many other perennials that have grown for a long time without transplanting.

From Project Gutenberg

The blue gill-over-the-ground unmistakably belonged to her, for it carpeted an unused triangular corner of her garden inclosed by a leaning fence gray and gold with sea-side lichens.

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