pepperwort

• اسم يشير إلى نبات السرخس المائي من جنس مارسِيليا بأوراقه الرباعية، أو إلى عشبة حولية تستخدم كخضار ورقية في السلطات وكطبق جانبي.

A noun referring to either a water fern of the genus Marsilea with four leaflets, or an annual herb used as a salad green and garnish.

1. Water fernC2formal

   Any of several aquatic ferns belonging to the genus Marsilea, characterized by leaves that are divided into four leaflets resembling a four-leaf clover.

   سرخس الماء

   • The pond was covered with pepperwort, its four leaflets floating on the surface.
   • Botanists classify pepperwort as a type of aquatic fern.
   • Pepperwort thrives in shallow, still water.

2. Edible herbC1formalculinary

   An annual herb, often used as a salad green or garnish, known for its peppery taste.

   عشب صالح للأكل

   • The chef added fresh pepperwort to the salad for a spicy kick.
   • Pepperwort can be used as a garnish to enhance the flavor of dishes.
   • In some cuisines, pepperwort is pickled and served as a condiment.

   المرادفاتgarden cress