clammyweed
clammyweed · clammyweeds
Any of several North American plants of the genus PolanisiaAny of several North American plants of the genus Polanisia.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Any of several North American plants of the genus Polanisia.
More definitions
- strong-scented herb common in southern United States covered with intermixed gland and hairs
Origin
From clammy + weed, from the sticky residue on the leaves.From clammy + weed, from the sticky residue on the leaves.
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Forms
plural: clammyweeds| Singular | clammyweed |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- strong-scented herb common in southern United States covered with intermixed gland and hairs:Polanisia graveolensPolanisia dodecandra
Lessons for this word
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