shepherd's purse

noun

: a white-flowered weedy annual herb (Capsella bursa-pastoris) of the mustard family with flat heart-shaped pods

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shepherd's purse was in the 15th century

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“Shepherd's purse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shepherd%27s%20purse. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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