agueweed

a·gue·weed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-gyoo-weed]
- /ˈeɪ gyuˌwid/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-gyoo-weed]
- /ˈeɪ gyuˌwid/

Definitions of agueweed word

noun agueweed a North American gentianaceous plant, Gentiana quinquefolia, that has clusters of pale blue-violet or white flowers 3
noun agueweed a variety (Gentiana quinquefolia) of gentian 3
noun agueweed boneset 3
noun agueweed a boneset, Eupatorium perfoliatum. 1
noun agueweed a gentian, Gentianella quinquefolia, having bristly blue flowers. 1
noun agueweed An herb also known as common boneset. 1

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Origin of agueweed

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1885-90; ague + weed1

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Parts of speech for Agueweed

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agueweed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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