wolf's milk
The term "wolf's milk" is used in various contexts, from describing certain plants and slime molds to metaphorical expressions in culture.
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Definition
C2Botany
(technical)A tall perennial plant known as leafy spurge, often considered a weed.
Example
- Leafy spurge, or wolf's milk, is difficult to eradicate from gardens.
C2Biology
(technical)A slime mold that grows on decaying wood, characterized by its pinkish or orange slime.
Example
- The forest floor was dotted with patches of wolf's milk slime mold.
C2Culture
(metaphorical)A metaphor for a tough upbringing, especially during difficult historical periods.
Example
- He often spoke of his 'wolf's milk' childhood during the Cultural Revolution.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wolf's milk":
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