purslane

Meanings

• noun

  A type of succulent plant, Portulaca oleacea, commonly eaten as a leaf vegetable.

• noun

  A small, edible leafy plant with yellow flowers.

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Synonyms

common purslane , pigweed , pusley , pussley , verdolaga

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Rhymes

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dainty , rainy , painfully , chainmail , gainsaying

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Variants

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purslane , purslanes

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Etymology

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The name purslane comes from the Latin word porrula, meaning little pig, due to the plant's fleshy leaves which were once used to feed pigs.

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Trivia

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1. Purslane is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, making it a healthy addition to the diet.

2. Purslane was once used as a medicinal plant to treat wounds and burns.

3. Purslane is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

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Related Concepts

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1. Portulaca oleacea: Scientific name of purslane

2. Succulent plants: Plants that have thick, fleshy leaves or stems to store water

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Culture

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In Turkish (yo) cuisine, purslane is known as hızır fasülyesi and is used in salads, soups, and stews. It is believed to have various health benefits, including aiding digestion and reducing inflammation.

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1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, succulent plant with yellow flowers and fleshy, green leaves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'purslane' with the image of a small, leafy plant commonly used in Turkish cuisine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Purslane, the little pig plant, is a succulent delight.'

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