deer's tongue
The term "deer's tongue" refers to various plants with a vanilla-like fragrance, used in both botanical and spiritual contexts, as well as the literal tongue of a deer.
Definition
C1Botany
(technical)A plant native to the southeastern US, known for its vanilla-scented leaves, often used in tobacco flavoring.
Example
- The deer's tongue plant is commonly found in the pine forests of the southeastern United States.
- Tobacco manufacturers sometimes use deer's tongue leaves to add a unique flavor.
C1Botany
(technical)A plant native to the northwestern US and western Canada, also noted for its vanilla-like fragrance.
Example
- Hikers in the Pacific Northwest often encounter the fragrant deer's tongue plant along trails.
C1Spirituality
(ritual, informal)An herb used in spiritual practices for purification, spirit communication, and protection against negative energies.
Example
- She burned deer's tongue during the ceremony to cleanse the space of negative energy.
B2Anatomy
(technical)The actual tongue of a deer, which is a part of the animal's anatomy.
Example
- The deer's tongue is often visible when the animal is panting heavily.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "deer's tongue":
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