starweed

Questions

What does starweed mean?

Cerastium fontanum, a mat-forming plant, native to Europe, with small white flowers and tear-shaped leaves that grow opposite one another in a star pattern.

Where does starweed come from?

From star + weed.

How to pronounce starweed

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “starweed”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “starweed”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “starweed” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.