salicornia
/ (ˌsælɪˈkɔːnɪə) /
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noun
any chenopodiaceous plant of the genus Salicornia, of seashores and salt marshes: includes glasswort
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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C19: from Late Latin, perhaps from Latin sal salt + cornu a horn
Words nearby salicornia
Salic, salicaceous, salicin, salicional, Salic law, salicornia, salicylaldehyde, salicylamide, salicylate, salicylic, salicylic acid
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