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skirret

Pronunciation: /ˈskɪrɪt/

Definition of skirret

noun

  • an East Asian plant of the parsley family, formerly cultivated in Europe for its edible carrot-like root.
    • Sium sisarum, family Umbelliferae

Origin:

Middle English skirwhit(e), perhaps from Scots skire 'bright, clear' + white

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