/ˈpɜːrslɛn/ (PURS-lin)

Definitions

1. noun

a succulent weed with edible, tart leaves, often used as a salad ingredient

“She picked the purslane growing in her garden to add some flavor to her salad.”

2. noun

a genus of flowering plants in the family Portulacaceae

“The botanist studied the various species of purslane found in the region.”