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stickweed

American

[stik-weed] / ˈstɪkˌwid /

noun

the ragweed.

stickweed British

/ ˈstɪkˌwiːd /

noun

any of several plants that have clinging fruits or seeds, esp the ragweed

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Etymology

Origin of stickweed

An Americanism dating back to 1735–45; stick ² + weed ¹

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They have no salt among them, but for seasoning use the ashes of hickory, stickweed, or some other wood or plant affording a salt ash.

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The dust rose in clouds, whitening the elder, the stickweed, and the blackberry bushes.

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