bittercress

bitter cress

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Definitions of bittercress word

noun bittercress one of several perennial or annual plants of the genus Cardamine, that are related to lady's-smock, including hairy bittercress (C. hirsuta), a common weed resembling shepherd's purse, with which it is often confused: family: Brassicaceae (crucifers) 3
noun bittercress any plant belonging to the genus Cardamine, of the mustard family, having usually pinnate leaves and clusters of white, pink, or purple flowers. 1
noun bittercress Barbarea vulgaris, a biennial herb native to Europe. 0
noun bittercress Any plant of the Cardamine genus, especially Cardamine bulbosa and Cardamine hirsuta. 0

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Origin of bittercress

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Bittercress

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bittercress popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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