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Definition of Pimpernel

1. Noun. European garden herb with purple-tinged flowers and leaves that are sometimes used for salads.

Definition of Pimpernel

1. n. A plant of the genus Anagallis, of which one species (A. arvensis) has small flowers, usually scarlet, but sometimes purple, blue, or white, which speedily close at the approach of bad weather.

Definition of Pimpernel

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Medical Definition of Pimpernel

1. A plant of the genus Anagallis, of which one species (A. Arvensis) has small flowers, usually scarlet, but sometimes purple, blue, or white, which speedily close at the approach of bad weather. Water pimpernel. See Brookweed. Origin: F. Pimprenelle; cf. Sp. Pimpinela, It. Pimpinella; perh. From LL. Bipinnella, for bipinnula two-winged, equiv. To L. Bipennis; bis twice + penna feather, wing. Cf. Pen a feather. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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