henbit

American  

[hen-bit] / ˈhɛnˌbɪt /

noun

1. a common weed, Lamium amplexicaule, of the mint family, having rounded leaves and small purplish flowers.

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henbit British  

/ ˈhɛnˌbɪt /

noun

1. a plant, Lamium amplexicaule, that is native to Europe and has toothed opposite leaves and small dark red flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)

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Etymology

Origin of henbit

First recorded in 1570–80; hen + bit ²

Example Sentences

Ultrasonic microphones were positioned about 10 centimeters away to record whatever noise was made by the tomato and tobacco plants, as well as wheat, corn, cactus and henbit.

From Washington Times • Apr. 2, 2023

Forget the impending dandelions and violets; I’m talking about established winter weeds, whose roots now go deep — interlopers like henbit, chickweed, bittercress and ground ivy.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2021

Tucker cooks a squirrel and wood sorrel roots with henbit and dandelion.

From New York Times • May 23, 2018

The spring henbit touched the pastures of Missouri with a delicate lavender, and the "Kewpie" cheerleaders were deep into Ivory soap when Ronald Reagan arrived in Columbia last week in search of himself.

From Time Magazine Archive