Brampton stock

noun

Bramp·​ton stock
ˈbra|m(p)tən-
variants or Brompton stock
ˈbrä|
: any of various biennial garden stocks derived from the common stock (Matthiola incana) and grown chiefly for early spring bloom compare ten-week stock

Word History

Etymology

from Brompton, suburb of London, England

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“Brampton stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brampton%20stock. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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