samphire

noun

sam·phire | \ ˈsam-ˌfī(-ə)r

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Definition of samphire

1 : a fleshy European seacoast plant (Crithmum maritimum) of the carrot family that is sometimes pickled

2 : a common glasswort (Salicornia europaea) that is sometimes pickled

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Salah sits down and proceeds to order the salmon fillet, which comes with rainbow carrots, samphire, smoked leek and potato puree. — James Masters And Becky Anderson, CNN, "Mo Salah: A day in the life of the 'Egyptian King'," 24 Apr. 2018

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The first known use of samphire was in 1545

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