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Definition of lady's mantle

lady's mantle

Plural:lady's mantles
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lady's mantle Lexical Profile

• noun

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Any herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Alchemilla (especially Alchemilla vulgaris) in the rose family, native to temperate and subarctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, characterized by broad, rounded, scalloped leaves and clusters of small, yellowish-green flowers.

Example

"After the morning shower, the pleated leaves of the lady's mantle elegantly cradled the sparkling water droplets in the garden."

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from its historical association with the Virgin Mary ('Our Lady'); the plant's distinctive, scalloped, pleated leaves were thought to resemble her protective cloak or mantle.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lady's mantle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lady's mantle
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