burnet

noun

bur·​net (ˌ)bər-ˈnet 

ˈbər-nət

: any of a genus (Sanguisorba) of herbs of the rose family with odd-pinnate stipulate leaves and spikes of apetalous flowers

Examples of burnet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, Cameli casually forages for wild herbs among the vines, handing us wild mint and salad burnet to taste. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 28 June 2021

The sale will also feature herb plants to include chamomile, cilantro, dill, parsley, sage, salad burnet and thyme. — Kristi Nix, Houston Chronicle, 11 Sep. 2019

Oregano and Cuban oregano grow next to each other alongside a patch of salad burnet. — Jenn Harris, latimes.com, 14 Mar. 2018

By searching the skin of burnet moth caterpillars for genes from the same families, Jensen showed that the insects produce linamarin and lotaustralin using a similar genetic trinity. — Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2011

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French burnete, from brun brown — more at brunette entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for burnet

• sternite