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单词 flixweed
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Definition of flixweed in English:

flixweed

nounˈflɪkswiːdˈflikswēd
mass noun
  • A Eurasian plant with small yellow flowers and finely divided leaves, which was formerly thought to cure dysentery.

    Descurainia sophia, family Cruciferae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Flixweed flourishes in full sun, mesic to dry conditions, and almost any kind of soil.
    • Flixweed is a vigorous plant and a prolific seed producer, enabling it to be highly competitive to desirable plant species.

Origin

Late 16th century: from obsolete flix (variant of flux) + weed.

 
 

Definition of flixweed in US English:

flixweed

nounˈflikswēd
  • A Eurasian plant with small yellow flowers and finely divided leaves, formerly thought to cure dysentery.

    Descurainia sophia, family Brassicaceae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Flixweed is a vigorous plant and a prolific seed producer, enabling it to be highly competitive to desirable plant species.
    • Flixweed flourishes in full sun, mesic to dry conditions, and almost any kind of soil.

Origin

Late 16th century: from obsolete flix (variant of flux) + weed.

 
 
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