Definition

A type of plant with round leaves that resemble coins, often found in various regions including Eurasia and North America.

Example

The garden was filled with pennywort, its round leaves shining in the sunlight.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a pennywort plant before?

Yeah, I saw one in the park last week; it has such unique leaves.

I love how the pennywort looks so different from other plants.

Right? It's like nature's little surprise!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pennywort is formed from "penny" (from Old English *pening*, meaning a small coin) and "wort" (from Old English *wyrt*, meaning plant or herb). The word refers to a plant that was historically associated with the value of a penny, often used in herbal remedies.

Memory Tip

Think of a small coin ('penny') and a plant ('wort') — pennywort is a plant that was once valued like a penny.

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