Main Entry: ¹weed

Pronunciation: \ˈwēd\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wēod weed, herb; akin to Old Saxon wiod weed

Date: before 12th century

1 a (1) : a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is usually of vigorous growth; especially : one that tends to overgrow or choke out more desirable plants (2) : a weedy growth of plants b : an aquatic plant; especially : seaweed c (1) : tobacco products (2) : marijuana
2 a : an obnoxious growth, thing, or person b : something like a weed in detrimental quality; especially : an animal unfit to breed from