burnet
[ BER-niht ]
Native to Europe, burnet includes any of several
HERBS, the most common being salad burnet. Its leaves are used in salads and with vegetables. Like
BORAGE, burnet leaves are also used to flavor drinks, such as tea. When crushed, they have a fragrance similar to cucumber. See also
HERBS.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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