Definition of Scurvy grass

1. Noun. A widely distributed Arctic cress reputed to have value in treatment or prevention of scurvy; a concentrated source of vitamin C.

Exact synonyms: Cochlearia Officinalis, Common Scurvy Grass
Generic synonyms: Cress, Cress Plant
Group relationships: Cochlearia, Genus Cochlearia

2. Noun. Any plant of the genus Barbarea: yellow-flowered Eurasian cresses; widely cultivated for winter salad.
Exact synonyms: St. Barbara's Herb, Winter Cress
Generic synonyms: Cress, Cress Plant
Group relationships: Barbarea, Genus Barbarea
Specialized synonyms: American Cress, American Watercress, Barbarea Praecox, Barbarea Verna, Belle Isle Cress, Early Winter Cress, Land Cress

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scurvy Grass

scurrilously
scurrilousness
scurring
scurrit
scurry
scurrying
scurs
scurvier
scurvies
scurviest
scurvily
scurviness
scurvinesses
scurvy
scurvy rickets
scuse
scused
scuses
scusing
scut monkey
scut monkeys
scut work
scuta
scutage
scutages
scutal

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