hogweed

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any coarse weedy herb.
  • An umbelliferous plant, of genus Heracleum, most species of which are phototoxic.
  • Certain plants from the genera Ambrosia, Erigeron, or Heracleum.

Etymology

Compound from English hog + English weed (marijuana).

Origin

English

weed

Gloss

marijuana

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