buttonweed

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several plants of the genera and , of the madder family.
  • false buttonweeds.
  • velvetleaf,
  • Centaurea spp., certain knapweeds

Etymology

Compound from English button + English weed (marijuana).

Origin

English

weed

Gloss

marijuana

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