broomrape

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various plants, of the genus Orobanche, that are parasitic on the roots of other plants.

Etymology

Compound from English broom + English rape derived from Latin rapum (turnip).

Origin

Latin

rapum

Gloss

turnip

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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