feather geranium

noun

a Eurasian weed, Chenopodium botrys, of the amaranth family, having clusters of inconspicuous flowers and unpleasant smelling, lobed leaves.

Origin of feather geranium

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Also called Jerusalem oak.

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