sneezeweed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A plant of the genus Helenium, especially Helenium autumnale.
  2. A plant of the genus Centipeda; either of the species Centipeda cunninghami or Centipeda minima, which induce sneezing and are known as a folk remedy for colds and allergic reactions.
  3. Synonym of sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica).

Pronunciation

/ˈsniːzwiːd/

Word forms

sneezeweed sneezeweeds

Etymology

From sneeze + weed.

Synonyms

old man weed scent weed sneezewort

Derived words

common sneezeweed)
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