silkweed

English

noun
Definitions
  • (botany) Any plant of the genus Asclepias whose seed vessels contain a long, silky down; milkweed.

Etymology

Compound from English silk + English weed (marijuana).

Origin

English

weed

Gloss

marijuana

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