samphire

🇺🇸 /ˈsæmfaɪər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈsæmfaɪə(r)/
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noun
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A plant that grows on coastal rocks and is used in cooking for its salty flavor.

The chef garnished the fish with a sprig of samphire for a touch of the sea.

translation

n. A plant that grows on coastal rocks and is used in cooking for its salty flavor.

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Plural samphires