bitterweed

[ bit-er-weed ]

noun

1. any of various plants containing a bitter principle, as those of the genus Picris.
2. a sneezeweed, Helenium amarum.

bitterweed

/ ˈbɪtəˌwiːd /

noun

1. any of various plants that contain a bitter-tasting substance

Word History and Origins

Origin of bitterweed¹

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20; bitter + weed ¹