milkweed

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several plants that have a milky sap and have pods that split to release seeds with silky tufts.
  • A monarch butterfly (Danaus spp).

Etymology

Compound from English milk + English weed (marijuana).

Origin

English

weed

Gloss

marijuana

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