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giant ragweed

gi·ant rag·weed
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jahy-uh nt rag-weed]
    • /ˈdʒaɪ ənt ˈrægˌwid/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jahy-uh nt rag-weed]
    • /ˈdʒaɪ ənt ˈrægˌwid/

Definition of giant ragweed words

  • noun giant ragweed any of the composite plants of the genus Ambrosia, the airborne pollen of which is the most prevalent cause of autumnal hay fever, as the common North American species, A. trifida (great ragweed or giant ragweed) and A. artemisiifolia. 1
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Origin of giant ragweed

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; rag1 + weed1, so called from its ragged appearance

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giant ragweed popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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