Pepperwort
/ˈpɛpəwəːt/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any of several species of perennial plant in the genus Lepidium (originally specifically dittander, species Lepidium latifolium), which is a member of the mustard and cabbage family.
"Our common Pepperwort sends forth somewhat long and broad leaves, of a light bluish-green colour, finely dented about the edges and pointed at the ends […]"
- 2 annual herb used as salad green and garnish wordnet
- 3 Any of various species of plant in the genus Marsilea, especially Marsilea minuta.
- 4 any of several water ferns of the genus Marsilea having four leaflets wordnet
Synonyms
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More examples"Our common Pepperwort sends forth somewhat long and broad leaves, of a light bluish-green colour, finely dented about the edges and pointed at the ends […]"
Etymology
From pepper + wort.