pigweed

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of weed, especially a pigweed species such as Palmer amaranth or redroot pigweed.

  - "The farmer struggled to keep pigweed out of his fields."
  - "Pigweed is a common weed in many agricultural areas."

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Variants

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pigweed , pigweeds

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Etymology

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The term 'pigweed' comes from the Old English 'pigweed' or 'pigfennel', meaning 'pig parsley'. It may have gotten its name due to the plant's resemblance to parsley or its use as a feed for pigs.

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Trivia

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1. Pigweed is not only a problem in agriculture but also in natural ecosystems, where it can outcompete native plants.

2. Some species of pigweed are edible and have been used as food sources in various cultures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Amaranth: Amaranth is a genus of pigweeds, including Palmer amaranth, which is a notorious weed in agriculture.

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Culture

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Pigweed has been known to cause significant problems in agriculture due to its ability to outcompete crops and reduce yields. It has also been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating wounds and reducing fever.

How to Memorize "pigweed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the appearance of pigweed, which resembles parsley but has a more reddish color and larger size.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pigweed' with agricultural problems and weed control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'pig' to remember the name 'pigweed'.

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