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Definition of stachys

stachys

/ˈsteɪkɪs/
sta · chys
Plural:stachyses
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Any plant of the large genus Stachys in the mint family (Lamiaceae), including woundworts, hedge nettles, and lamb's-ear, characterized by square stems, opposite leaves, and dense terminal spikes or whorls of two-lipped tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, or yellow.

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stack
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stachys. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stachys
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