samphire meaning

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samphire (noun): fleshy maritime plant having fleshy stems with rudimentary scalelike leaves and small spikes of minute flowers; formerly used in making glass.

Definition of samphire

  1. fleshy maritime plant having fleshy stems with rudimentary scalelike leaves and small spikes of minute flowers; formerly used in making glass

    Synonyms: glasswort, Salicornia europaea

    Type of: herb

Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in RE · 8-letter words

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