arsesmart
A water pepper plant, of species Persicaria hydropiperA water pepper plant, of species Persicaria hydropiper (formerly Polygonum hydropiper).
/ˈɑːsmɑːt/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A water pepper plant, of species Persicaria hydropiper (formerly Polygonum hydropiper).
Origin
From arse + smart, because the plant stings when it touches bare skin, and was often laidFrom arse + smart, because the plant stings when it touches bare skin, and was often laid in beds to kill fleas.
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Lessons for this word
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