kerria

[ ker-ee-uh ]

noun

1. a yellow-flowered shrub, Kerria japonica, of the rose family, native to eastern Asia and widely cultivated as an ornamental.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kerria¹

First recorded in 1815–25; from New Latin, named in honor of William Kerr (died 1814), English gardener, who collected plants in South and East Asia ; -ia

Example Sentences

Take advantage of this dainty herb with a strong constitution by planting sweet woodruff where little else will thrive, such as around woody shrubs such as rhododendrons, kerria and hydrangeas, and beneath trees — even the dry shade and acid soil conditions at the base of a pine tree can’t stop this stalwart plant.

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Ty’kerria, known to friends and family as "Tootie," took a keen interest in her school, and she wasn’t afraid to stand against what she thought was wrong, even if it meant going to the authorities.

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Frustrated with bullying at Antietam Academy, the alternative education school she attended, Ty’kerria went before the Washington County Board of Education on Oct.

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Ty’kerria was at her boyfriend’s house in the Frederick area the night of June 27, 2020, when she became upset that a girl called his phone, according to court testimony in his case.

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Ty’kerria holds a special place in the hearts of youths and staff at the Robert W. Johnson Community Center.

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