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charlock

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑːlɒk/

Definition of charlock

noun

[mass noun]
  • a wild mustard with yellow flowers, which is a common weed of cornfields.
    • Sinapis arvensis, family Cruciferae

Origin:

Old English cerlic, cyrlic, of unknown origin

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