Definition of Pepperwort

1. Noun. Any of several water ferns of the genus Marsilea having four leaflets.

Exact synonyms: Clover Fern
Generic synonyms: Aquatic Fern, Water Fern
Group relationships: Genus Marsilea, Marsilea
Specialized synonyms: Common Nardoo, Marsilea Drummondii, Nardo, Nardoo, Marsilea Quadrifolia, Water Clover

2. Noun. Annual herb used as salad green and garnish.
Exact synonyms: Common Garden Cress, Garden Pepper Cress, Lepidium Sativum, Pepper Grass
Terms within: Garden Cress
Generic synonyms: Cress, Cress Plant
Group relationships: Genus Lepidium, Lepidium

Definition of Pepperwort

1. n. See Peppergrass.

Definition of Pepperwort

1. Noun. Any of several species of perennial plant in the genus ''Lepidium'' (originally specifically dittander), which is a member of the mustard and cabbage family. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Pepperwort

1. See Peppergrass. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pepperwort

peppermint stick
peppermintlike
peppermints
pepperminty
pepperoni
pepperoni pizza
pepperonis
pepperpot
pepperpots
peppers
peppershaker
peppershakers
peppertree
peppertrees
pepperwood
pepperwort (current term)
pepperworts
peppery
peppier
peppiest
peppily
peppiness
peppinesses
pepping
peppy
peps
pepsic
pepsin
pepsin a
pepsinate

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