colicweed

/ˈkoʊlɪkwiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of thistle, Cnicus oliganthus, whose seeds produce a toxic compound that can cause colic in livestock.

“The farmer warned his children to stay away from the colicweed growing in the field.”

Synonyms

  • noxious weed
  • toxic thistle

Antonyms

  • beneficial plant
  • non-toxic herb