Aaron's beard

== English == === Alternative forms === Aaron's-beard === Etymology === From the reference in Psalms 133:2 in the Bible. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɛəɹ.ənz bɪəd/, /ˈæɹ.ənz bɪəd/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɛɹ.ənz bɪɹd/, /ˈæɹ.ənz bɪɹd/ === Noun === Aaron's beard (plural Aaron's beards) A common name for several plants that have tufts of stamens. [First attested in the late 19th century.] Cymbalaria muralis (ivy-leaved toadflax, Kenilworth ivy). Hypericum calycinum (rose of Sharon, great St. John's-wort, Jerusalem star). Saxifraga stolonifera (creeping saxifrage, strawberry geranium). Opuntia leucotricha (arborescent prickly pear, Aaron's beard cactus). Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Aaron,‎ -'s,‎ beard. ==== Translations ==== === References === Aaron's beard on Wikipedia.Wikipedia