POOR MAN'S WEATHERGLASS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Poor Man's Weatherglass.
Poor Man's Weatherglass - as a noun
Herb with scarlet or white or purple blossoms that close at approach of rainy weather
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anagallis arvensisred pimpernelscarlet pimpernelExample Sentences
"She relied on the poor man's weatherglass, a glass bottle filled with water and a floating straw, to predict the weather."
"According to folklore, the poor man's weatherglass could predict rain if the straw floated high in the bottle."
"The poor man's weatherglass was a simple tool used by farmers to anticipate changes in the weather."
"In rural areas with limited resources, people often relied on the poor man's weatherglass as a cheap alternative to expensive weather instruments."
"The poor man's weatherglass was a popular household item in the past, helping families plan their daily activities based on weather predictions."