Meaning of lepidium | Babel Free
ləˈpɪ.di.əmDefinitions
Any cruciferous plant of the genus Lepidium, often called garden cresses or pepperworts.
Examples
“Danziger’s new Green Dragon, a delicate and airy Lepidium, is a unique green filler for flower arrangements that blends harmoniously in any centerpiece or bouquet. Green Dragon has a heavier stem than other lepidiums, which won’t tangle with each other, ultimately decreasing breakage.”
“There are about 175 different Lepidiums, no doubt⟳ some native to your area and some imported.”
“Many of the native lepidiums are rare or restricted in distribution, and some have⟳ become⟳ extinct. […] Aborigines in South Australia steamed bundles of lepidium leaves in earthen pits.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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