PURSLANE


Meaning of PURSLANE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpə:slɪn ]

n. any of various plants of the genus Portulaca, esp. P. oleracea, with green or golden leaves, used as a herb and salad vegetable. [ME f. OF porcelaine (cf. PORCELAIN) alt. f. L porcil(l)aca, portulaca]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.