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Definition of: samphire
(sam′fir) noun
1. A European herb (Crithmum maritimum) of the parsley family, having fleshy leaves (formerly used in pickles).
2. A species (Salicornia europaea) of glasswort. [Earlier sampere <F (I'herbe de) Saint Pierre (the herb of) Saint Peter;? infl. in form by CAMPHIRE]
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