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pigweed
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: pig (I) + weed
: any of various strongly growing weedy plants: as
a. : any of several plants of the genus Amaranthus (as A. retroflexus and A. hybridus) that are sometimes used as potherbs, have edible seeds for which they have been cultivated locally, and produce pollen that is an important hay fever allergen
b. : goosefoot 1; especially : lamb's-quarters 1
c. Australia : a purslane (Portulaca oleracea) |