brooklime

noun

brook·​lime
ˈbru̇ˌklīm
plural -s
1
: any of certain aquatic of semiaquatic plants of the genus Veronica (such as V. beccabunga and V. americana) see wall ink
2
3
Australia : a plant of the genus Gratiola

Word History

Etymology

by folk etymology from earlier brooklem, from Middle English brokelemke, from broke brook + lemke, lemeke speedwell, from Old English hleomoce; akin to Middle Low German lömeke speedwell

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“Brooklime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooklime. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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