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Definition of neckweed in English: neckweednoun ˈnɛkwiːd 1Slang The plant hemp (used with humorous allusion to the use of hempen rope for hanging people). 2US. Either of two speedwells, Veronica agrestis and V. peregrina, reputed to cure scrofula (tuberculosis of the lymph nodes of the neck). Now rare.
Origin Mid 16th century; earliest use found in William Bullein (c1515–1576), physician. From neck + weed. Definition of neckweed in US English: neckweednounˈnɛkwiːd 1Slang The plant hemp (used with humorous allusion to the use of hempen rope for hanging people). 2US. Either of two speedwells, Veronica agrestis and V. peregrina, reputed to cure scrofula (tuberculosis of the lymph nodes of the neck). Now rare.
Origin Mid 16th century; earliest use found in William Bullein (c1515–1576), physician. From neck + weed. |