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Meaning of ragweed
The primary meaning of the word "ragweed" refers to a type of weed that produces allergenic pollen.
Etymology of ragweed
The word "ragweed" is derived from the Middle English word "ragge," meaning "tatter" or "shred," and the Old English word "weod," meaning "weed" or "plant."
The term "ragweed" was first used in the 15th century to describe the Ambrosia artemisiifolia, a plant species native to North America.
Synonyms
weed
nuisance
pest
allergen
irritant
pollen
ambrosia
sagebrush
thistle
nettle
dandelion
chamomile
burdock
cocklebur
tumbleweed
mustard
plantain
goldenrod
wormwood
mugwort
aster
chamomile
ragwort
bitterweed
cockle
sowthistle
wildflower
hayfever
allergenic
poisonous
noxious
invasive
troublesome
bothersome
annoying
irritating
vexing
infuriating
maddening
rank
foul
vile
detestable
repulsive
repugnant
odious
abhorrent
insidious
malevolent
malignant
pernicious
baneful
deleterious
harmful
hurtful
injurious
damaging
destructive
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
baleful
woeful
lamentable
deplorable
pitiful
woesome
Definitions
- A tall, annual or perennial weed with ragged, lobed leaves and numerous small, greenish-yellow flowers, native to North America and widely naturalized elsewhere.
- The pollen of the ragweed plant, which is a common cause of hay fever and other allergic reactions.
Usage Examples
- The ragweed growing in the fields causes severe hay fever in many people.
- Ragweed pollen is a common allergen that can trigger respiratory problems.
Antonyms
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