bitterweed

bit·ter·weed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bit-er-weed]
- /ˈbɪt ərˌwid/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bit-er-weed]
- /ˈbɪt ərˌwid/

Definitions of bitterweed word

noun bitterweed any of various plants that contain a bitter-tasting substance 3
noun bitterweed any of various herbs which have a bitter taste, as ragweed, sneezeweed, etc. 3
noun bitterweed any of various plants containing a bitter principle, as those of the genus Picris. 1
noun bitterweed a sneezeweed, Helenium amarum. 1
noun bitterweed Any plant in the genus Ambrosia, especially Ambrosia artemisiifolia. 0
noun bitterweed The plant Helenium amarum. 0

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Origin of bitterweed

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1810-20; bitter + weed1

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Parts of speech for Bitterweed

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bitterweed 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 about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bitterweed usage trend in Literature

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