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shinleaf

shin·leaf [ shín lf ] (plural shin·leafs or shin·leaves [ shín lvz ])


noun 
Definition:
 
evergreen plant: a plant of the wintergreen family with a low cluster of evergreen leaves. Flowers: white, on a long stem. Native to: Canada and northeastern USA.  Latin name Pyrola elliptica.

[Early 19th century. Because it was used to treat sore shins]
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