ragweed

/ˈræɡwiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Ambrosia, especially Ambrosia artemisiifolia, having small greenish or yellowish flowers and producing allergenic pollen.

“She suffers from seasonal allergies caused by ragweed.”

2. verb

To remove the weed from a field or other area.

“The farmers were ragweeding their land in preparation for the harvest.”

Synonyms

  • plant
  • weed

Antonyms

  • crop
  • grass