What is another word for lepidium?

Pronunciation: [lɛpˈɪdi͡əm] (IPA)

Lepidium is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the family Brassicaceae. This genus comprises over 200 species of annual or perennial herbs, many of which are known for their medicinal properties. Some commonly recognized synonyms for the word "lepidium" include pepperweed, peppercress, and stonecrop. These synonyms are often used interchangeably in literature and popular culture to refer to any one of the numerous species of Lepidium. Pepperweed, for instance, is a common synonym used in North America to refer to some species of Lepidium that are used as a peppery seasoning or a natural remedy for different ailments.

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What are the hypernyms for Lepidium?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Lepidium?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Lepidium?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Lepidium?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Lepidium

The whole tribe is termed lepidium, or "siliquose," scaly, with reference to the shape of the seed-pouches.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie

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