The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Peppergrass

Peppergrass Pep"per*grass`, n. (Bot.) (a) Any herb of the cruciferous genus {Lepidium}, especially the garden peppergrass, or garden cress, {Lepidium sativum}; -- called also {pepperwort}. All the species have a pungent flavor. (b) The common pillwort of Europe ({Pilularia globulifera}). See {Pillwort}. [1913 Webster]

  • peppergrass — клоповник… (Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь)
  • peppergrass — noun Date: 15th century any of a genus (Lepidium) of cresses; especially garden cress… (New Collegiate Dictionary)