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ruderal

Syllabification: (ru·der·al)
Pronunciation: /ˈro͞odərəl/
Botany
Definition of ruderal

adjective

  • (of a plant) growing on waste ground or among refuse.

noun

  • a plant growing on waste ground or among refuse.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from modern Latin ruderalis, from Latin rudera, plural of rudus 'rubble'

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