snakeweed en · NOUN
Etymology
From snake + weed: in some cases (e.g. bistort) because of the twisted roots.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Any of various not closely related plants reputed to cure snakebite.
- (uncountable, usually) Any member of the genus Gutierrezia of poisonous American plants; matchweed.
- (uncountable, usually) Bistorta officinalis (common bistort).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| snakeweeds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
dark-blue snakeweed · blue snakeweed · dark blue snakeweed · Cayenne snakeweed
Synonyms
matchweed (Gutierrezia)
Translations (2)
pl rdest wężownik (any various not closely related plants reputed to cure snakebite) · grc λειμώνιον (any various not closely related plants reputed to cure snakebite)