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Meaning of mother-in-law's tongue | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A plant with narrow, leathery, pointed leaves, of species Dracaena trifasciata (syn. Sansevieria trifasciata), often grown as a houseplant for its distinctive foliage and its tolerance of low light. The leaves are also the source of a tough fiber used for rope.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Schwiegermutterzunge
Suomi anopinkieli isoanopinkieli

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

mother-of-pearl mother-of-pearl cloud mother-of-thyme mother-out-law mother-spot mother-to-be

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