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A fern of the genus Hemionitis.

n umbilicus), having round, peltate leaves with a central depression; -- also called pennywort, and kidneywort.

A yellow-flowered composite herb (Lampsana communis), formerly used as an external application to the nipples of women; -- called also dock-cress.

Worthy of observation or notice; remarkable.

To exceed in worth. [R.]

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The cowslip (Primula veris); -- so called from its supposed remedial powers. Dr. Prior.

A name given to several species of Sagina, low and inconspicuous herbs of the Chickweed family.

undish, reniform leaves. It is often cultivated in hanging baskets. March, or Water, pennywort. (Bot.) See under March.

A penny's worth; as much as may be bought for a penny. "A dear pennyworth." Evelyn.

See Peppergrass.

See Saint Peter's-wort, under Saint.

A kind of shell marble occurring in the Wealden clay at Petworth, in Sussex, England; -- called also Sussex marble.

A plant (Ranunculus Ficaria of Linnæus) whose tuberous roots have been used in poultices as a specific for the piles. Forsyth.

Any plant of the genus Pilularia; minute aquatic cryptograms, with small pill-shaped fruit; -- sometimes called peppergrass.

Any plant of a genus (Eriocaulon) of aquatic or marsh herbs with soft grass-like leaves.

In a praiseworthy manner. Spenser.

The quality or state of being praiseworthy.

Worthy of praise or applause; commendable; as, praiseworthy action; he was praiseworthy. Arbuthnot.

The principal which, drawing interest at a given rate, will amount to the given sum at the date on which this is to be paid; thus, interest being at 6%, the present value of $106 due one year hence is $100.