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PRONUNCIATION OF PENNYWORT

pennywort  [ˈpɛnɪˌwɜːt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PENNYWORT

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determiner
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Pennywort is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PENNYWORT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pennywort

Pennywort

Pennywort is a common name given to several different plants around the world. In general they have round leaves and a low-growing habit. Pennywort may refer to: ▪ In Asia: the edible Asiatic Pennywort, Centella asiatica. Other common names include Gotu Kola, Luei Gong Gen, Takip-kohol, Antanan, Pegagan, Pegaga, vallaarai (வல்லாரை),Kudavan(കുടവൻ) Kudavan(കുടങ്ങൽ),Muththil(മുത്തിൾ. Kula kud, Bai Bua Bok (ใบบัวบก), Brahmi, or rau má, pak nork (ຜັກໜອກ) ▪ In Europe: Navelwort, Umbilicus rupestris (formerly Cotyledon umbilicus), aka Penny-pies, Wall Pennywort, or Kidney Wort, a succulent, perennial flowering plant in the stonecrop family Crassulaceae ▪ Water pennywort, the genus Hydrocotyle, aka Indian Pennywort, Marsh Penny, Thick-leaved Pennywort and even White Rot, aquatic or semi-aquatic plants ▪ such as the edible Dollarweed, Hydrocotyle umbellata...

Definition of pennywort in the English dictionary

The first definition of pennywort in the dictionary is Also called: navelwort. a crassulaceous Eurasian rock plant, Umbilicus rupestris, with whitish-green tubular flowers and rounded leaves. Other definition of pennywort is a marsh plant, Hydrocotyle vulgaris, of Europe and North Africa, having circular leaves and greenish-pink flowers: family Hydrocotylaceae. Pennywort is also a gentianaceous plant, Obolaria virginica, of E North America, with fleshy scalelike leaves and small white or purplish flowers.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PENNYWORT


bladderwort
ˈblædəˌwɜːt
figwort
ˈfɪɡˌwɜːt
gipsywort
ˈdʒɪpsɪˌwɜːt
gypsywort
ˈdʒɪpsɪˌwɜːt
hornwort
ˈhɔːnˌwɜːt
liverwort
ˈlɪvəˌwɜːt
lungwort
ˈlʌŋˌwɜːt
moneywort
ˈmʌnɪˌwɜːt
motherwort
ˈmʌðəˌwɜːt
mowdiewort
ˈmaʊdɪˌwɜːt
mugwort
ˈmʌɡˌwɜːt
quillwort
ˈkwɪlˌwɜːt
ragwort
ˈræɡˌwɜːt
rupturewort
ˈrʌptʃəˌwɜːt
soapwort
ˈsəʊpˌwɜːt
spearwort
ˈspɪəˌwɜːt
spiderwort
ˈspaɪdəˌwɜːt
spleenwort
ˈspliːnˌwɜːt
woundwort
ˈwuːndˌwɜːt
yellowwort
ˈjɛləʊˌwɜːt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PENNYWORT

penny loafer
penny shares
penny whistle
penny-a-liner
penny-dreadful
penny-farthing
penny-gaff
penny-in-the-slot machine
penny-pincher
penny-pinching
penny-wise
penny-wise and pound-foolish
pennyboy
pennycress
pennyfee
pennyland
pennyroyal
pennyweight
pennywinkle
pennyworth

WORDS THAT END LIKE PENNYWORT

awlwort
barrenwort
birthwort
butterwort
coralwort
dropwort
glasswort
leadwort
lousewort
ribwort
saltwort
sandwort
setterwort
starwort
stitchwort
sulphurwort
thoroughwort
toothwort
wallwort
wort

Synonyms and antonyms of pennywort in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pennywort» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PENNYWORT

Find out the translation of pennywort to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pennywort from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pennywort» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

pennywort
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pennywort
570 millions of speakers

English

pennywort
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pennywort
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سرة الأرض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

pennywort
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pennywort
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

pennywort
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ombelle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pennywort
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Abel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

pennywort
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

코리엔더
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pennywort
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

loại cây mọc ở nơi bùn lầy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

pennywort
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Pennywort
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pennywort
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pennywort
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pennywort
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

pennywort
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

buricul-apei
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pennywort
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gewone water naeltjie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pennywort
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pennywort
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pennywort

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PENNYWORT»

The term «pennywort» is normally little used and occupies the 115.949 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PENNYWORT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pennywort» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pennywort» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pennywort

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PENNYWORT»

Discover the use of pennywort in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pennywort and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Thesaurus of Agricultural Organisms
... pennyroyal, American (E) see Hedeoma pulegioides pennyroyal, European (E) see Mentha pulegium pennyroyal mint (E) see Mentha pulegium pennyroyal, rough (E) see Hedeoma hispida pennywort (E) see Umbilicus rupestris pennywort ...
Derwent Publications, 1990
2
Weeds of California and Other Western States
Floating pennywort (Hydrocotyle ranuiuuloiiles) foliage. J. M. DiTOMASO Floating pennywort (Hydrocotyle ranunculoides) inflorescence. J. M. DiToMASO yellowish white to purplish. Stamens 5. Ovary inferior, 2-chambered, with 2 separate ...
Joseph M. DiTomaso, Evelyn A. Healy, 2007
3
Bitter Roots: The Search for Healing Plants in Africa
Flacourt—we may never know precisely how people shared pennywort to and from Madagascar. On the island-nation, people have popularly used pennywort to treat a variety of health concerns, including infections on the skin caused by ...
Abena Dove Osseo-Asare, 2014
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Secrets of the Red Lantern: Stories and Vietnamese Recipes ...
LUKE NGUYEN: Pennywort leaves have a slightly bitter taste, which the shrimp in this soup offset well. The juice of the leaf, when cooked in water, strained and with sugar added, also makes for a refreshing and healthy drink. Pennywort ...
Pauline Nguyen, 2008
5
Vegetables for Health and Healing
Indian Pennywort VERNACULAR NAMES: INDIAN PENNYWORT, MARSH PENNYWORT (ENG); PEGAGA, PENGAGA (MAL)i HAM KAKCAU (HOK);JI XUE CAO (MAN); THANKUNI, THULKURI (BEN); BRAHMA MANDUKI, KHULA KHUDI  ...
Hean Chooi Ong, 2008
6
Herbs that Heal: Natural Remedies for Good Health
Botanical Name: Centella asiatica Indian Name: Khuhikudi or Brahmamanduki Origin, Distribution and Composition Indian pennywort is a perennial wild creeper which grows horizontally and is small and smooth. It has slender branches and ...
H. K. Bakhru, 1992
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Yellow: Memoir of a Chinese Immigrant
Pennywort is an herb that the Chinese believe cools down the human body. Most beneficial in the summer, that is also the best time to harvest the leaves. Dad told us to pluck only the leaves that were heart-shaped, baving the root intact.
Langelo Ho, 2004
8
Acanthaceae to Myricaceae: Water Willows to Wax Myrtles
Water Willows to Wax Myrtles Robert H. Mohlenbrock. Fig. 24. Hydrocotyle umbellata (Common pennywort). Habit (left). Fruit (right). Fig. 25. Hydrocotyle verticillata (Whorled pennywort). Habit. Fruit (above center). Fig. 23. Hydrocotyle  ...
Robert H. Mohlenbrock, 2008
9
Myanmar: Cuisine, Culture, Customs
MinKwaYwet Thoke Pennywort Salad Serves4–6 This is an unusual but delicious salad made from the pennywort herb, mixed with onion, peanuts and sesame seeds. Pennywort is very easy to grow and is in fact grown in many households in ...
Mohana Gill, 2013
10
The National Wetland Plant List
OBL OBL Water-Poppy Hydrocotyle americana L. OBL OBL OBL OBL American Marsh-Pennywort Hydrocotyle bonariensis Comm. ex Lam. FACW OBL FACW FACW Coastal Marsh-Pennywort Hydrocotyle bowlesioides Mathias & Constance ...
Robert Lichvar, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PENNYWORT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pennywort is used in the context of the following news items.
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Giant hogweed warning issued to landowners
"Floating pennywort is found on the surface of, or emerging from, still or slow moving freshwater. It can grow up to 20cm a day, creating a mat ... «Cambridge News, Jul 15»
2
Foraging for food leads to some tasty treats
Pick pennywort off walls and between paving slabs and add to salads. The leaves are circular and have a frilly edge. They feel a little puffy and ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
3
Health benefits of brahmi or Indian pennywort and how to use it!
You may have heard of the herb brahmi or Indian pennywort when talking about memory boosting foods or hair growth. But this humble herb ... «TheHealthSite, Jul 15»
4
Country mouse considers the danger of giant hogweed
The Jekyll and Hyde carrot family, of which giant hogweed is a member, has edible plants such as angelica, coriander, fennel, pennywort, ... «Country Life, Jul 15»
5
A poetic predicament
Ah, an old acquaintance -- water pennywort. The flowers, tucked close to the stem, were fully open, the pale-green translucent petals spreading ... «Orillia Packet & Times, Jul 15»
6
REVEALED: Are YOU at risk? UK hotspots where toxic Giant …
Japanese Knotweed, Floating Pennywort and American skunk-cabbage are among the other invasive plant species to be targeted by the ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Show Us Your Garden: A water garden tucked away in Trophy Club
Other water plants onsite include lotus, Texas Star hibiscus, thalia, ginger, water celery, arrow arum, pennywort and cattails. With the exception ... «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»
8
Rainbow of southern Vietnamese hot pots
It is served with common knotgrass, pennywort, sweet leaf, and vine spinach. Another choice of porridge hot pot is one with snakehead fish. «Thanh Nien Daily, Jul 15»
9
Double-Take: Angler Practices Catch-and-Release and Lands the …
As part of the original Cross Florida Barge Canal project, this large lake is full of cypress trees, and pennywort islands and sometimes hydrilla, ... «Florida Sportsman Magazine, Jul 15»
10
Grab A Bass In The Thickest Grass
Add in the rafts of floating vegetation such as hyacinth, pennywort and water lettuce and the seasonal salad brings even more to the table. «BassFan.com, Jul 15»

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