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samphire

sam·phire [ sám fr ] (plural sam·phires or sam·phire)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. European plant with white flowers: a coastal plant with fleshy leaves that are used in pickles. Flowers: small, white. Native to: Europe.  Latin name Crithmum maritimum.

2. plants 
Same as  glasswort


[Mid-16th century. Contraction of French herbe de Saint Pierre "St. Peter's herb"]
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