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Definition of Samphire

1. Noun. Fleshy maritime plant having fleshy stems with rudimentary scalelike leaves and small spikes of minute flowers; formerly used in making glass.

Definition of Samphire

1. n. A fleshy, suffrutescent, umbelliferous European plant (Crithmum maritimum). It grows among rocks and on cliffs along the seacoast, and is used for pickles.

Definition of Samphire

1. a European herb [n -S]

Medical Definition of Samphire

1. A fleshy, suffrutescent, umbelliferous European plant (Crithmum maritimum). It grows among rocks and on cliffs along the seacoast, and is used for pickles. "Hangs one that gathers samphire, dreadful trade!" (Scak) The species of glasswort (Salicornia herbacea); called in England marsh samphire. A seashore shrub (Borrichia arborescens) of the West Indies. Golden samphire. See Golden. Origin: F. L'herbe de Saint Pierre. See Saint, and Petrel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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