English Explanatory Dictionary

pepperwort

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.
  2. Any of various species of plant in the genus Marsilea, especially Marsilea minuta.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛpəwəːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pepperwort.wav

Word forms

pepperwort pepperworts

Etymology

From pepper + wort.

Synonyms

mithridate mithridate mustard
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