Ragweed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹæɡˌwid/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ragweed is a noun meaning A plant of the genus Ambrosia. These weeds are particularly noted for producing pollen that triggers hay fever.
Meaning
A plant of the genus Ambrosia. These weeds are particularly noted for producing pollen that triggers hay fever.
More Meanings
- A summer cypress, mock cypress (Bassia scoparia).
Example Sentences
RAGWEED (Jeffogia Fingerolia) : The hayfever king, ragweed, brings tears to the eyes of grown men.
Word Forms
- ragweeds
Synonyms for ragweed
Depending on context, synonyms include ambrosia, bitterweed, ragwort, benweed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ambrosia, bitterweed, ragwort, benweed, horseweed, blackweed.
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