01 n. A fleshy, suffrutescent, umbelliferous European plant (Crithmum maritimum). It grows among rocks and on cliffs along the seacoast, and is u…
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A fleshy, suffrutescent, umbelliferous European plant (Crithmum maritimum). It grows among rocks and on cliffs along the seacoast, and is used for pickles.(Bot.)“Hangs one that gathers samphire, dreadful trade!” — Shak.
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The species of glasswort (Salicornia herbacea); -- called in England marsh samphire. Also: marsh samphire
Phrases & compounds
Golden samphire —
See under Golden.