Crowfoot
(noun)
A type of wildflower that resembles the foot of a crow with three petals pointing forward and one pointing backward.
Origin:
The word 'crowfoot' is derived from the old english word 'craw', meaning 'a crow', and 'fot' meaning 'foot'. it refers to the foot of a crow which has three toes pointing forward and one pointing backward. it has been in use since the 16th century.
Examples:
- The meadow was full of colorful crowfoot blooming in the spring.
- Crowfoot is a popular wildflower for gardeners.
- The petals of the crowfoot were delicate and soft.
- Crowfoot was used in traditional medicine to soothe skin irritations.
- The yellow and white varieties of crowfoot could be found growing along the riverbank.