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agueweed

American  
[ey-gyoo-weed] / ˈeɪ gyuˌwid /

noun

  1. a boneset, Eupatorium perfoliatum.

  2. a gentian, Gentianella quinquefolia, having bristly blue flowers.

agueweed British  
/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of agueweed

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

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