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Definition of “pepperwort”

pepperwort (ˈpɛpəˌwɜːt Pronunciation for pepperwort

Definitions

noun

  1. any of various temperate and tropical aquatic or marsh ferns of the genus Marsilea, having floating leaves consisting of four leaflets: family Marsileaceae
  2. any of several plants of the genus Lepidium, esp L. campestre, of dry regions of Eurasia, having small white flowers and pungent seeds: family Brassicaceae (crucifers) Usual US and Canadian name: peppergrass

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