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mayweed Definition

may·weed (mā′wēd′)

noun

dog fennel (sense )

Etymology: for maidweed < *maythe-weed < OE magothe, mayweed (prob. akin to mægeth, maiden) + weed

mayweed Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • scent: Scented mayweed is attacked by several insects and is an important food plant for many of them.

Adjective modifier

  • scentless: A number of insect species feed on scentless mayweed.

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