samphire, n. [F. l'herbe de Saint Pierre. See Saint, and Petrel.].
A fleshy, suffrutescent, umbelliferous European plant (Crithmum maritimum). It grows among rocks and on cliffs along the seacoast, and is used for pickles. [1913 Webster]
"Hangs one that gathers samphire, dreadful trade!"
[1913 Webster]