muckweed

/ˈmʌkwiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of aquatic plant, particularly a type of duckweed or a type of algae

“The muckweed in the pond was causing problems for the local wildlife.”

2. verb

to cover or fill with muckweed

“The pond was muckweeded with an excessive amount of algae.”

Synonyms

  • algae
  • duckweed

Antonyms

  • clean
  • debris-free