sisymbrium

noun

si·​sym·​bri·​um

sə̇ˈsimbrēəm

1

capitalized : a genus of annual or biennial herbs (family Cruciferae) having a pubescence of simple unbranched hairs, lyrate pinnatifid leaves, and terete stems and comprising the hedge mustards see descurainia

2

plural -s : any plant of the genus Sisymbrium

Word History

Etymology

Latin, a fragrant herb, perhaps mint, from Greek sisymbrion bergamot, watercress

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