Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

burnet saxifrage

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.43 in modern English

Syllables
bur-net sax-ifrage
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
3
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Pimpinella saxifraga, a plant of the family Apiaceae.

Uncountable

Etymology

The plant's leaves resemble those of a burnet, and it has a diuretic effect similar to saxifrage; however, it is neither a burnet nor a saxifrage.

Usage

Synonyms

solidstem burnet saxifrage lesser burnet

Questions

What does burnet saxifrage mean?
Pimpinella saxifraga, a plant of the family Apiaceae.
Where does burnet saxifrage come from?
The plant's leaves resemble those of a burnet, and it has a diuretic effect similar to saxifrage; however, it is neither a burnet nor a saxifrage.

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