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词汇 penny-rot
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Definition of penny-rot in English:

penny-rot

noun ˈpɛnɪrɒt
English Regional, Shropshire
  • Marsh pennywort, Hydrocotyle vulgaris, formerly supposed to cause liver rot in sheep.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Gerard (c1545–1612), herbalist. From penny + rot, after pennywort or penny-grass.

Definition of penny-rot in US English:

penny-rot

nounˈpɛnɪrɒt
English Regional, Shropshire
  • Marsh pennywort, Hydrocotyle vulgaris, formerly supposed to cause liver rot in sheep.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Gerard (c1545–1612), herbalist. From penny + rot, after pennywort or penny-grass.

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