Pûrs'lane, n.

(45), n. [O. Fr. porcelaine, pourcelaine, It. porcellana, from Lat. porcilaca, i. q. portulaca, corruption of porcilaca.] (Bot.) An annual plant of the genus Portulaca, with fleshy, succulent leaves, often used as a pot-herb, and for salads, garnishing, and pickling.