mother-in-law's tongue

Meaning of word mother-in-law's tongue from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Stemless plant having narrow rigid leaves often cultivated as a houseplant.

Synonyms : sansevieria trifasciata, snake plant

Meaning : An evergreen plant with large showy dark green leaves. Contains a poison that swells the tongue and throat hence the name.

Synonyms : dieffenbachia sequine, dumb cane, mother-in-law plant

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.