Glasswort
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glasswort is a noun meaning Any plant of the salt-tolerant genus Salicornia (syn. Sarcocornia), once burned to produce the ash used to make soda glass.
Meaning
Any plant of the salt-tolerant genus Salicornia (syn. Sarcocornia), once burned to produce the ash used to make soda glass.
More Meanings
- Other salt-tolerant plants, especially those used to produce such ash.
- Other salt-tolerant plants, called samphire.
Word Forms
- glassworts
Synonyms for glasswort
Depending on context, synonyms include samphire, saltwort, kelpwort, barilla, kali.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include samphire, saltwort, kali, barilla, kelpwort, salsola.
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