skirret

(skûrˈĭt)

noun
An eastern Asian plant (Sium sisarum) having a cluster of tuberous, sweetish, edible roots.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English skirwhit

Origin: , alteration (influenced by skir, pure, bright and white, white)

Origin: of Old French eschervi

Origin: , probably from Arabic karawyā, caraway

Origin: , from Greek karō

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