The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Skirret \Skir"ret\, n. [A corrupted form equivalent to
   sugarwort.] (Bot.)
   An umbelliferous plant (Sium Sisarum syn. Pimpinella
   Sisarum). It is a native of Asia, but has been long
   cultivated in Europe for its edible clustered tuberous roots,
   which are very sweet.
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