jacob's_ladder | ||
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 |