clearweed

[kleer-weed]

noun

a plant, Pilea pumila, of the nettle family, having drooping, green flower clusters and smooth stems.

Also called richweed.

Origin:
1815–25, Americanism; clear + weed¹; so called from its translucent leaves and stems

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Clearweed is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.

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clearweed
noun
a plants of the genus Pilea having drooping green flower clusters and smooth translucent stems and leaves [syn: richweed]

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