Pimpernel Definition

pimpernel
noun
  1. European garden herb with purple-tinged flowers and leaves that are sometimes used for salads
  2. any of several plants of the genus Anagallis

"Pimpernel" in song lyrics

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  • "literature study guide for the scarlet pimpernel"
    AOL — AOL
  • "scarlet pimpernel"
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