neckweed en · NOUN
Etymology
From neck + weed.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) An American annual weed (Veronica peregrina), with small white flowers and a roundish pod.
- (archaic, humorous, uncountable, usually) The hemp plant, which furnishes ropes for hanging criminals.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| neckweeds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
cy rhwyddlwyn America (Veronica peregrina) · ko 문모초 (Veronica peregrina) · fi muukalaistädyke (Veronica peregrina) · de Fremder Ehrenpreis (Veronica peregrina)