hawkweed Meaning & Definition
/ˈhɔːkˌwiːd/
What Does Hawkweed Mean?
Hawkweed is used as a noun meaning Any species of plant of the genus Hieracium and its segregate genus Pilosella, in the sunflower family (Asteraceae).
Hawkweed: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɔːkˌwiːd/ |
| Plural | hawkweeds |
Hawkweed Definition (Noun)
- Any species of plant of the genus Hieracium and its segregate genus Pilosella, in the sunflower family (Asteraceae).
Synonyms of Hawkweed
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Hawkweed synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
hawkweed (countable and uncountable, plural hawkweeds)
Words That Rhyme With Hawkweed
Origin of Hawkweed
From hawk + weed, a partial calque of Ancient Greek ἱερᾱ́κῐον (hierā́kĭon).