˜yÐÄvlog

Advertisement

Advertisement

stickweed

[ stik-weed ]

noun

  1. the ragweed.

stickweed

/ ˈ²õ³Ùɪ°ìËŒ·É¾±Ë»å /

noun

  1. any of several plants that have clinging fruits or seeds, esp the ragweed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of stickweed1

An Americanism dating back to 1735–45; stick 2 + weed 1
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

They have no salt among them, but for seasoning use the ashes of hickory, stickweed, or some other wood or plant affording a salt ash.

From

The dust rose in clouds, whitening the elder, the stickweed, and the blackberry bushes.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Browse

  • #
  • aa
  • bb
  • cc
  • dd
  • ee
  • ff
  • gg
  • hh
  • ii
  • jj
  • kk
  • ll
  • mm
  • nn
  • oo
  • pp
  • qq
  • rr
  • ss
  • tt
  • uu
  • vv
  • ww
  • xx
  • yy
  • zz