aaronsrod
Another name for Aaron's Rod, a plant that produces yellow spikes ("rods") of flowers. "Aaron's Rod" is also a Biblical allusion, referring to the rod of Aaron, Moses's brother.
cairn
A man-made tower of stones that is typically used as a memorial or landmark.
ablaze
Burning fiercely.
burning-glass
A large convex lens used to concentrate rays of light and create fire.
bough
A branch of a tree.
sod
A piece of soil that is covered with grass.
