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–noun

a plant, Cochlearia officinalis, of the mustard family, purported to be a remedy for scurvy.

Origin:
1590–1600

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scurvy grass
n.

Any of various plants of the genus Cochlearia, especially C. officinalis, of northern Europe, having pungent foliage and formerly used to cure scurvy.
See sea kale.

sea kale
n. A European seashore plant (Crambe maritima) of the mustard family, having edible cabbagelike leaves. Also called scurvy grass.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: scurvy grass
Function: noun
: a cress (as Cochlearia officinalis) formerly believed useful in preventing or treating scurvy

Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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