sneezeweed
A plant of the genus Helenium, especially Helenium autumnaleA plant of the genus Helenium, especially Helenium autumnale.
Meaning
3 senses(US, countable, uncountable)A plant of the genus Helenium, especially Helenium autumnale.
any of various plants of the genus Helenium characteristically causing sneezing
(Australia, countable, uncountable)A plant of the genus Centipeda; either of the species Centipeda cunninghami or Centipeda minima, which induce sneezing and are known as a folk remedy for colds and allergic reactions.
(countable, uncountable)Synonym of sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica).
Origin
From sneeze + weed.From sneeze + weed.
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Forms
plural: sneezeweeds| Singular | sneezeweed |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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