Vocabulary : Broom rape to Brotheler
Broom rape : A genus (Orobanche) of parasitic plants of Europe and Asia. They are destitute of chlorophyll, have scales instead of leaves, and spiked flowers, and grow attached to the roots of other plants, as furze, clover, flax, wild carrot, etc. The name is sometimes applied to other plants related to this genus, as Aphyllon uniflorumand A. Ludovicianum.Broomstaff : A broomstick.
Broomstick : A stick used as a handle of a broom.
Broomy : Of or pertaining to broom; overgrowing with broom; resembling broom or a broom.
Brose : Pottage made by pouring some boiling liquid on meal (esp. oatmeal), and stirring it. It is called beef brose, water brose, etc., according to the name of the liquid (beef broth, hot water, etc.) used.
