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scurvy grass
noun
Definition of SCURVY GRASS
: a cruciferous herb (as Cochlearia officinalis) formerly used in preventing or treating scurvy
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First Known Use of SCURVY GRASS
circa 1597
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scurvy grass
noun
Medical Definition of SCURVY GRASS
: a cress (as Cochlearia officinalis) formerly believed useful in preventing or treating scurvy
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