pimpernel
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pimpernel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small wild plant with tiny red, white, or purple flowers, especially the scarlet pimpernel.
Synonyms
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How to use pimpernel
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Etymology
From Old French pimpinelle, traced back to a Medieval Latin word possibly linked to "pepper," due to the plant's peppercorn-like seeds.
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What does “pimpernel” mean?
The word “pimpernel” means a small wild plant with tiny red, white, or purple flowers, especially the scarlet pimpernel. In plain terms, a small wildflower, or (from the novel/character) a brave, daring rescuer.
How do you pronounce “pimpernel”?
“Pimpernel” is pronounced PIHM-puh-nehl (/ˈpɪmpənɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “pimpernel” in a sentence?
Here is “pimpernel” used in a sentence: “Scarlet pimpernel grows wild along the edges of many English fields.”
What part of speech is “pimpernel”?
“Pimpernel” is a noun.
Where does the word “pimpernel” come from?
The word “pimpernel” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French pimpinelle, traced back to a Medieval Latin word possibly linked to "pepper," due to the plant's peppercorn-like seeds.
How many meanings does “pimpernel” have?
“Pimpernel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small wild plant with tiny red, white, or purple flowers, especially the scarlet pimpernel.