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Pepperwort

//ˈpɛpəwəːt// noun

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Noun
  1. 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. 2
    annual herb used as salad green and garnish wordnet
  3. 3
    Any of various species of plant in the genus Marsilea, especially Marsilea minuta.
  4. 4
    any of several water ferns of the genus Marsilea having four leaflets wordnet

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From pepper + wort.

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