| 释义 |
chickweed
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: alteration of chickenweed
1. : any of various low-growing small-leaved weedy plants of the family Caryophyllaceae (as members of the genera Arenaria, Cerastium, and Stellaria) several of which are relished by birds or used as potherbs
2. : any of various plants of families other than Caryophyllaceae that resemble chickweeds — usually used in combination
< red chickweed >
— compare carpetweed |