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.
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.