arsesmart en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɑːsmɑːt/
Etymology
From arse + smart, because the plant stings when it touches bare skin, and was often laid in beds to kill fleas.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A water pepper plant, of species Persicaria hydropiper (formerly Polygonum hydropiper).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| arsmart | alternative | lexicographic |