catchweed

/ˈkætʃˌwɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Galium, especially G. aparine, with sticky leaves.

“The fields are covered in catchweed, which is difficult to eradicate.”

Synonyms

  • cleavers
  • stickyweed

Antonyms

  • non-sticky plant
  • smooth plant