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stickweed

[ stik-weed ]

noun

  1. the ragweed.


stickweed

/ ˈstɪkˌwiːd /

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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stickweed1

An Americanism dating back to 1735–45; stick 2 + weed 1
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Example Sentences

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.

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

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