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samphire

/ˈsæmfɪər/ noun · British & US
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What does samphire mean?

noun

A succulent coastal plant with a salty flavour, used as a vegetable. It is also known as glasswort or sea asparagus.

Example

"The chef added samphire to the seafood salad for a burst of salty flavour."

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