burnet
/ˈbɜrnɪt/
noun
- A plant of the rose family, with small red or green flowers and leaves that taste like cucumber, often used in salads or as a herb.
- Burnet grows wild in meadows and is easy to identify by its round flower heads.
- The chef garnished the salad with fresh burnet leaves for a mild cucumber flavor.
- She added a few burnet sprigs to her iced tea for a refreshing taste.