olusatrum
|o-lu-sa-trum|
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/ˌɒluˈsætrəm/
black vegetable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'olusatrum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'olusatrum', where 'olus' meant 'vegetable' and 'atrum' meant 'black'.
Historical Evolution
'olusatrum' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origins, maintaining its reference to the plant species.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a 'black vegetable', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant of the species Smyrnium olusatrum, commonly known as Alexanders, used historically as a vegetable.
Olusatrum was once a common sight in medieval gardens.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/06 11:32