shepherd's purse
noun
: a white-flowered weedy annual herb (Capsella bursa-pastoris) of the mustard family with flat heart-shaped pods
Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of shepherd's purse was
in the 15th century
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“Shepherd's purse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shepherd%27s%20purse. Accessed 4 Jun. 2023.
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