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English
Etymology
rag + weed
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Noun
ragweed (plural ragweeds)
- A plant of the genus Ambrosia. These weeds are particularly noted for producing pollen which people with hay fever are allergic to.
- Synonym: ambrosia
- The plant Bassia scoparia.
Derived terms
Translations
plant of the genus Ambrosia
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