Definition of Skirret

1. Noun. An Asiatic herb cultivated in Europe for its sweet edible tuberous root.

Exact synonyms: Sium Sisarum
Group relationships: Genus Sium, Sium
Generic synonyms: Bog Plant, Marsh Plant, Swamp Plant

Definition of Skirret

1. n. An umbelliferous plant (Sium, or Pimpinella, Sisarum). It is a native of Asia, but has been long cultivated in Europe for its edible clustered tuberous roots, which are very sweet.

Definition of Skirret

1. an Asian herb [n -S]

Medical Definition of Skirret

1. An umbelliferous plant (Sium, or Pimpinella, Sisarum). It is a native of Asia, but has been long cultivated in Europe for its edible clustered tuberous roots, which are very sweet. Origin: A corrupted form equivalent to sugarwort. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Skirret

skirled
skirling
skirling
skirlings
skirls
skirmish
skirmished
skirmisher
skirmishers
skirmishes
skirmishing
skirr
skirr
skirred
skirret (current term)
skirret (current term)
skirrets
skirrhus
skirring
skirrs
skirt
skirt
skirted
skirter
skirters
skirting
skirting(a)
skirtings
skirting board
skirtless

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