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ragweed

Syllabification: (rag·weed)
Pronunciation: /ˈragˌwēd/

Definition of ragweed

noun

  • a North American plant of the daisy family. Its tiny green flowers produce copious amounts of pollen, making it a major causative agent of hay fever in some areas.
    • Ambrosia artemisia, family Compositae

ragweed in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of ragweed in the British & World English dictionary