agueweed

[ ey-gyoo-weed ]

noun

1. a boneset, Eupatorium perfoliatum.
2. a gentian, Gentianella quinquefolia, having bristly blue flowers.

agueweed

/ ˈeɪɡjuːˌwiːd /

noun

1. a North American gentianaceous plant, Gentiana quinquefolia, that has clusters of pale blue-violet or white flowers
2. another name for boneset

Word History and Origins

Origin of agueweed¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; ague + weed ¹