释义 |
capeweed \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun Usage: often capitalized Etymology: Cape Verde islands, Portuguese colony off West Africa + English weed 1. : an archil lichen (Roccella tinctoria) abundant in the Cape Verde islands 2. [Cape of Good Hope + English weed] : a low-growing yellow-flowered composite herb (Cryptostemma calendulacea) that is native to southern Africa but introduced into Australia and New Zealand where it is usually considered a troublesome weed 3. [Cape of Good Hope + English weed] : cat's-ear |