ˈcheese-ˌrennet
In 7 -runnet.
[see rennet.]
A name for Galium verum, Lady's Bedstraw, from its property of coagulating milk.
| 1601 Holland Pliny II. 283 marg., Chees-runnett. 1657 S. Purchas Pol. Flying-Ins. i. 92 Herbs..except Docks and Cheesrunnet. 1861 Miss Pratt Flower. Pl. III. 145. 1861 Mrs. Lankester Wild Flowers 72 Yellow Bedstraw..Ladies' Bedstraw, or Cheese-rennet. |