saltwort

English

/ˈsɔːlt.wəːt/, /ˈsɑlt.wɔɹt/

noun
Definitions
  • a plant distributed in the southwestern United States, Caribbean, and South America in coastal saltmarshes.
  • a plant in the primrose family (Primulaceae) and which grows along coasts throughout the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Etymology

Compound from English salt + English wort (plant, herb).

Origin

English

wort

Gloss

plant, herb

Concept
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