 jacob's_ladder |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (botany) pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers | |
| Synonyms: | charity Polemonium_caeruleum Polemonium_van-bruntiae Polymonium_caeruleum_van-bruntiae Greek_valerian | |
| Related terms: | polemonium | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps | |
| Synonyms: | pilot_ladder jack_ladder | |
| Related terms: | ladder seafaring | |
| Similar spelling: |
Jacob's_rod Jacob's_staff |
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