fluellen

/ flʊˈɛlən /

noun

either of two weedy scrophulariaceous annuals related to the toadflaxes, round-leaved fluellen ( Kickxia spuria ) and sharp-leaved fluellen ( K. elatine )
obsolete.
any of several speedwells, especially Veronica officinalis

C16: shortened from Welsh Ilysiau Llewelyn Llewelyn's flower

I was willing that it should be extended for hours, but the little village of Fluellen was reached, and here we go ashore.

The author of this ridiculous tale deserves the fate of Pistol, whom Fluellen compelled to eat his leek, skin and all.

Our friend Fluellen would perhaps say, "the situations, look you, is both alike."

Anyhow, I reckon my wife wouldnt hear to it, said Mr. Fluellen hopelessly.

Yes, assented Mr. Fluellen, I reckon thats no more than fair.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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