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bedstraw

noun bed·straw \-ˌstr\

Definition of BEDSTRAW

:  any of a genus (Galium) of herbs of the madder family having squarish stems, whorled leaves, and small flowers
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Origin of BEDSTRAW

from its use for mattresses
First Known Use: 1527
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