charlock

Meanings

• common noun

  A type of plant, specifically a common name for various species of the genus Atriplex, particularly A. patula and A. hortensis, which are cultivated for their edible young shoots and leaves.

  - "The charlock plant is often used in salads and as a cooked vegetable."
  - "Charlock is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine."

• common noun

  An old term for a type of charcoal used in blacksmithing and foundry work.

  - "The blacksmith used charlock to fuel the forge."
  - "The foundry produced cast iron using charlock."

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Synonyms

kilk

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with charlock
hock , dock , lock

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Variants

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charlock , charlocks , wild mustard

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Etymology

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From Old English ċealuhroc, meaning 'black rook,' likely due to the dark color and rook-like shape of the charlock plant seeds.

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Trivia

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1. Charlock is a member of the amaranth family.

2. The edible parts of charlock are rich in nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium, magnesium, and iron.

3. Charlock was once used as a fodder crop for livestock.

4. The charlock plant can also be used as a natural dye, producing a deep green color.

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Related Concepts

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1. Atriplex: Genus of plants that includes various species commonly known as charlock.

2. Blacksmithing: Process of shaping and working metal using a forge and various tools.

3. Foundry: Factory where raw materials are melted and cast into various shapes.

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Culture

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Charlock has been used in various cultures for food and industrial purposes. In Mediterranean cuisine, it is often used as a salad green or cooked as a vegetable. In blacksmithing and foundry work, charlock refers to a type of charcoal used for fuel.

How to Memorize "charlock"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the charlock plant with its dark green leaves and small, rook-like seeds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'charlock' with the image of a blacksmith working in a forge, using charcoal to fuel the fire.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Charlock, a plant for the cook, or charcoal for the smith's hook.'

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