cockweed

/ˈkɒkwɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A weed, usually of the family Polygonaceae, that has a tufted, cock’s-comb appearance.

“The field was overrun with cockweed, making it difficult to farm.”

Synonyms

  • knotweed
  • poly

Antonyms

  • crop
  • cultivated plant