skunkweed

[ skuhngk-weed ]

noun

1. any of various plants having an unpleasant odor, as the skunk cabbage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skunkweed¹

First recorded in 1730–40; skunk + weed ¹

Example Sentences

One reason appears to be the loss of a native lake plant called skunkweed that makes up the animals' habitat.

From Reuters

If there’s instability, and political structures break down, then we may regret the fact we offered this generation no clear alternative to Day-Glo flags and skunkweed.

From The Guardian

"I'm wondering which I like least, the perfume our visitor left or the one your old skunkweed made."

From Project Gutenberg