broomrape
nounEtymology
From broom + rape, a partial calque of translingual Orobanche rapum-genistae, where Latin rapum means turnip and genista means broom. Orobanche rapum-genistae is parasitic on broom plants. Compare rapeseed. Cognates include Dutch bremraap.
- derived from rapum
Definitions
Any of various plants, of the genus Orobanche, that are parasitic on the roots of other…
Any of various plants, of the genus Orobanche, that are parasitic on the roots of other plants.
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