ribwort

noun

rib·​wort ˈrib-ˌwərt How to pronounce ribwort (audio)
-ˌwȯrt

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Dr Singer and Dr Parmasan then saw the whole population vanish within a year, when a change of land use caused ribwort to disappear, even though blue-eyed Mary was still available. The Economist, 9 May 2018

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ribwort was in the 14th century

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“Ribwort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ribwort. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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