stonecress
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/ˈstoʊnˌkrɛs/
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/ˈstəʊnˌkrɛs/
rocky plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stonecress' originates from the combination of 'stone' and 'cress', where 'stone' refers to rocky areas and 'cress' refers to a type of plant.
Historical Evolution
'stonecress' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its first recorded use.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to plants growing in rocky areas, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of flowering plant belonging to the genus Aethionema, often found in rocky or stony areas.
The stonecress blooms beautifully in the rocky garden.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/30 11:10