ˈbru̇ˌklīm noun
( -s )
Etymology: by folk etymology from earlier brooklem, from Middle English brokelemke, from broke brook + lemke, lemeke speedwell, from Old English hleomoce; akin to Middle Low German lömeke speedwell — more at brook II
1. : any of certain aquatic of semiaquatic plants of the genus Veronica (as V. beccabunga and V. americana ) — see wall ink
2. : watercress
3. Australia : a plant of the genus Gratiola