Stickyweed
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈstɪkiˌwiːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stickyweed is a noun meaning (British) A creeping plant of species Galium aparine, covered in small hooked hairs, known for clinging to clothing.
Meaning
(British) A creeping plant of species Galium aparine, covered in small hooked hairs, known for clinging to clothing.
More Meanings
- Spreading pellitory (Parietaria judaica).
- West Indian chickweed (Drymaria cordata).
Synonyms for stickyweed
Depending on context, synonyms include cleavers, goosegrass.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stickweed, tarweed, scratchweed, stickseed, beggar's-lice, catchweed.
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