Associations to the word «Pepperwort»

Wiktionary

PEPPERWORT, noun. Any of several species of perennial plant in the genus Lepidium (originally specifically dittander, Lepidium latifolium), which is a member of the mustard and cabbage family. [from 16th c.]

Dictionary definition

PEPPERWORT, noun. Any of several water ferns of the genus Marsilea having four leaflets.
PEPPERWORT, noun. Annual herb used as salad green and garnish.

Wise words

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