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Vernacular wildflower names.
I am trying to find out what a Somerset vernacular flower name translates
to. Specifically "gramphy greagles" The first word I know means granddad but the second has me beat. Any constructive suggestions welcome. Thanks in anticipation. gee six jay en Replace the words with the numbers to email me |
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Vernacular wildflower names.
Malcolm wrote:
Grigson points out that all three are also called Cuckoo-flower in the same areas, with all three sharing a reputation for sexual potency. That would explain the cuckoo pint then. very obvious sexual connotations..... Les -- http://www.stuffmongers.com "...Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." - George W Bush Remove frontal lobes to reply from a NG |
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