knapweed

Meanings

• A type of biennial plant belonging to the family Asteraceae.

  - "The field was covered with knapweed plants."
  - "Knapweed is a common weed in agricultural lands."

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Rhymes

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knob , nob , noble , robe

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Homophones

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1. Knapweed (en) : A type of biennial plant belonging to the family Asteraceae.
   

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Variants

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knapweed , knapweeds , spotted knapweed

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Etymology

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The name 'knapweed' is derived from the Old English words 'canweox' or 'canwead', which means 'hard-knobbed plant'.

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Culture

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Knapweed has been used in various cultural contexts. In Europe, it was used as a medicinal plant, particularly for treating wounds, bruises, and fever. It was also used as a food source, particularly for making bread and beer. In North America, knapweed was introduced as a invasive species, particularly in agricultural lands and roadsides. Its spreading growth and deep root system make it difficult to control, leading to significant economic and environmental losses.

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