What is another word for pepperwort?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛpəwˌɔːt] (IPA)

Pepperwort is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Piperaceae. It is also known by different names such as peppergrass, Lepidium, Lepidium sativum, and cress. The plant is widely used for its peppery flavor and is a common ingredient in salads and sandwiches. Some of the most common synonyms for Pepperwort include peppergrass, garden cress, curly cress, and watercress. Other synonyms include mustard and cress, broad-leaved pepperweed, land cress, and upland cress. These synonyms are often used interchangeably and are all referring to the same family of peppery herbs that are widely used in cooking and for herbal remedies.

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What are the hypernyms for Pepperwort?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Pepperwort

It were better in following the Dutchmen to name it pepperwort.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie
pepperwort flourisheth notably and so doth Tansie Musk Mellons are better than our English and Cucumbers.
"The Old English Herbals"
Eleanour Sinclair Rohde

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