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Knawe - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Knawe is a rare or dialectal term meaning a small hill or knoll, often used in regional English. It may also refer to a knowledgeable or shrewd person in some contexts.

knawe

/nɔː/ /nɔː/

Definition:

A small, tough shrub or weed, often found in poor soil.

Synonyms:

weed, shrub, plant, scrub, brush

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

flower, tree

Common Collocations:

hardy knawe, field knawe, roadside knawe

Derivatives:

knawel (related plant), knawed (archaic verb form)

Usage Tips:

Use "knawe" to describe resilient weeds in barren landscapes; avoid for cultivated plants.

Common Phrases:

tough as knawe, knawe-infested field

Etymology:

From Old English "cnāwan," meaning to gnaw or bite, referring to its hardy nature.

Examples:

  • 1. The knawe thrived in the rocky soil.
  • 2. Farmers often struggle to remove knawe from their fields.
  • 3. The roadside was dotted with patches of knawe.
  • 4. Knawe is a common sight in neglected gardens.

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