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noun
1.
any plant of the genus Stellaria, of the pink family, as S. media, a common Old World weed whose leaves and seeds are relished by birds.
2.
any of various allied plants.
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chickweed (ˈtʃɪkˌwiːd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any of various caryophyllaceous plants of the genus Stellaria, esp S. media, a common garden weed with small white flowers |
| 2. | mouse-ear chickweed any of various similar and related plants of the genus Cerastium |
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Chickweed
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