murrick

English

Etymology

From murr (“silverweed, and its edible root”) +‎ -ick (diminutive suffix).

Noun

murrick (plural murricks)

  1. (Scotland) Silverweed (Potentilla anserina), the plant and its edible root.
  2. (Scotland) An edible root or vegetable.

Derived terms

  • grice-murrick
  • swine's-murrick
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