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English noun: scurvy grass

1. scurvy grass (plant) a widely distributed Arctic cress reputed to have value in treatment or prevention of scurvy; a concentrated source of vitamin C


SynonymsCochlearia officinalis, common scurvy grass


Broader (hypernym)cress, cress plant


Member meronymCochlearia, genus Cochlearia

2. scurvy grass (plant) any plant of the genus Barbarea: yellow-flowered Eurasian cresses; widely cultivated for winter salad


SynonymsSt. Barbara's herb, winter cress


Broader (hypernym)cress, cress plant


Narrower (hyponym)American cress, American watercress, Barbarea praecox, Barbarea verna, Belle Isle cress, early winter cress, land cress


Member meronymBarbarea, genus Barbarea









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