HyperDic: pigweed

English > 3 senses of the word pigweed:
NOUNplantpigweed, lamb's-quarters, wild spinach, Chenopodium albumcommon weedy European plant introduced into North America
plantpigweed, Amaranthus hypochondriacusleaves sometimes used as potherbs
foodpigweed, lamb's-quarter, wild spinachleaves collected from the wild
English > pigweed: 3 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningCommon weedy European plant introduced into North America; often used as a potherb.
Synonymslamb's-quarters, wild spinach, Chenopodium album
Partslamb's-quarter, pigweed, wild spinachleaves collected from the wild
wild spinachleafy greens / greens collected from the wild and used as a substitute for spinach
BroadergoosefootAny of various weeds of the genus Chenopodium having small greenish flowers
English > pigweed: 3 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaningleaves sometimes used as potherbs; seeds used as cereal; southern United States to Central America; India and China.
SynonymAmaranthus hypochondriacus
BroaderamaranthAny of various plants of the genus Amaranthus having dense plumes of green or red flowers
English > pigweed: 3 senses > noun 3, food
Meaningleaves collected from the wild.
Synonymslamb's-quarter, wild spinach
Part oflamb's-quarters, pigweed, wild spinach, Chenopodium albumCommon weedy European plant introduced into North America
Broadergreens, green, leafy vegetableAny of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables

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