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Ragweed Definition & Meaning

ragweed
noun
  1. widespread European weed having yellow daisylike flowers; sometimes an obnoxious weed and toxic to cattle if consumed in quantity
  2. any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma

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Frequently asked questions

What does ragweed mean?
widespread European weed having yellow daisylike flowers; sometimes an obnoxious weed and toxic to cattle if consumed in quantity any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma
What part of speech is ragweed?
Ragweed is a noun.
How many definitions does ragweed have?
Ragweed has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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