bitterweed

[ bit-er-weed ]

noun
  1. any of various plants containing a bitter principle, as those of the genus Picris.

  2. a sneezeweed, Helenium amarum.

Origin of bitterweed

1
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20; bitter + weed1

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British Dictionary definitions for bitterweed

bitterweed

/ (ˈbɪtəˌwiːd) /


noun
  1. any of various plants that contain a bitter-tasting substance

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