English Explanatory Dictionary

pokeweed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A poisonous North American plant, Phytolacca americana, with reddish stems, broad leaves, clusters of white flowers, and dark purple berries.

Pronunciation

/ˈpoʊkˌwid/

Word forms

pokeweed pokeweeds

Etymology

From poke + weed. The first element is from Powhatan pocan.

Synonyms

poke pokeberry pokeroot poke salad American pokeweed Virginian poke pocan American nightshade cancer root garget inkberry pigeonweed skokeberry scoke coakum

Related words

poke salad poke salet
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