henbit

American  

[hen-bit] / ˈhɛnˌbɪt /

noun

1. a common weed, Lamium amplexicaule, of the mint family, having rounded leaves and small purplish flowers.

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henbit British  

/ ˈhɛnˌbɪt /

noun

1. a plant, Lamium amplexicaule, that is native to Europe and has toothed opposite leaves and small dark red flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)

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Etymology

Origin of henbit

First recorded in 1570–80; hen + bit ²