Samphire
noun
A plant that grows near the sea and has fleshy leaves, often used in cooking.
She added fresh-picked samphire as a garnish to the fish dish.
Often appears as...
- pick samphire
- cook samphire
noun
The name of a character in Shakespeare's play 'King Lear'.
The character Samphire in 'King Lear' is a minor one but has a significant role.
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A plant that grows near the sea and has fleshy leaves, often used in cooking.
She added fresh-picked samphire as a garnish to the fish dish.
Often appears as...
- pick samphire
- cook samphire
noun
The name of a character in Shakespeare's play 'King Lear'.
The character Samphire in 'King Lear' is a minor one but has a significant role.
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Samphire is primarily used for culinary purposes, highlighting its edibility.
The chef suggested we try the samphire with butter sauce.
Pro Tip 2/3Taste Profile
Knowing its slightly salty taste helps in using it properly in dishes.
Samphire's salty crunch complemented the sweetness of the scallops.
Pro Tip 3/3Foraging Reference
In some regions, foraging for samphire is a traditional activity.
They went to the marshes to forage for samphire.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Samphire is primarily used for culinary purposes, highlighting its edibility.
The chef suggested we try the samphire with butter sauce.
Pro Tip 2/3Taste Profile
Knowing its slightly salty taste helps in using it properly in dishes.
Samphire's salty crunch complemented the sweetness of the scallops.
Pro Tip 3/3Foraging Reference
In some regions, foraging for samphire is a traditional activity.
They went to the marshes to forage for samphire.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Samphire is primarily used for culinary purposes, highlighting its edibility.
The chef suggested we try the samphire with butter sauce.
Pro Tip 2/3Taste Profile
Knowing its slightly salty taste helps in using it properly in dishes.
Samphire's salty crunch complemented the sweetness of the scallops.
Pro Tip 3/3Foraging Reference
In some regions, foraging for samphire is a traditional activity.
They went to the marshes to forage for samphire.
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