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corncockle

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːnkɒkl/
Definition of corncockle

noun

  • a pink-flowered Mediterranean plant introduced into Britain, where it became a cornfield weed. It has since been almost eradicated because its poisonous seeds contaminate flour.
    • Agrostemma githago, family Caryophyllaceae

Origin:

early 18th century: from corn1 + cockle (from Old English coccul 'corncockle', perhaps via Latin from Greek kokkos 'berry')

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