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Aaron's beard

Pronunciation pronunciation key
airănz

Definition 
Popular name of one of a variety of wild plants, including meadowsweet, Saint-John's-wort (Hypericum calycinum)—which is also known as rose of Sharon—and ivy-leaved toadflax. The name comes from Psalm 133:2: "It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments." According to Exodus 4:14, Aaron was the brother of Moses and became the first high priest of the Israelites. His name may come from haaron (meaning "ark"). Among the plants she identified as having magical powers was Aaron's beard.

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