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samphire definition

sam·phire (sam′fīr′)

noun

  1. a fleshy, Old World seashore plant (Crithmum maritimum) of the umbel family, with cut leaves and small clusters of yellowish flowers
  2. glasswort

Etymology: earlier sampire, sainpere, altered < Fr (herbe de) Saint Pierre, St. Peter's (herb)

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samphire Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: This area also has samphire but also many salt pans.

Adjective modifier

  • golden: Look for golden samphire that flowers from July to September, a scarce plant in most of Britain.

Modifies a noun

  • cottage: SAMPHIRE COTTAGE Sleeps 4/5 + cot, two en-suite rooms with 6 ft beds, sofa bed on mezzanine.

Noun used with modifier

  • marsh: It has an earlier season than marsh samphire, and is in season during spring, rather than summer.
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