pickleweed en · NOUN
Etymology
From pickle + weed.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any flowering plant of the genus Salicornia (family Amaranthaceae).
- (countable, uncountable) A turtleweed (Bataceae spp.).
- (countable, uncountable) A turtleweed (Bataceae spp.). ▸ especially, saltwort (Batis maritima)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pickleweeds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
marsh samphire · sea bean · beachwort · saltwort · sea asparagus · glasswort