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1. (n.) glasswort
any of several plants of the goosefoot family, having succulent stems with rudimentary leaves, formerly used in glassmaking.
Etymology: (1590–1600)
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1. (noun) saltwort, barilla, glasswort, kali, kelpwort, Salsola kali, Salsola soda
bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
2. (noun) glasswort, samphire, Salicornia europaea
fleshy maritime plant having fleshy stems with rudimentary scalelike leaves and small spikes of minute flowers; formerly used in making glass
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1. (noun) glasswort
a seashore plant of the Spinach family (Salicornia herbacea), with succulent jointed stems; also, a prickly plant of the same family (Salsola Kali), both formerly burned for the sake of the ashes, which yield soda for making glass and soap
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