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ˈpenny-ˌrot [See rot n.] A name for Marsh Pennywort, from its round leaves, and supposed property of causing rot in sheep.
1597Gerarde Herbal ii. cxliii. 424 Cotyledon palustris: in English Sheepes killing Pennygrasse, Penny rot, and in the north countrie White rot. |