halogeton

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hal·o·ge·ton | \ ˌha-lə-ˈjē-ˌtän

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Definition of halogeton

: a coarse annual Asian herb (Halogeton glomeratus) of the goosefoot family that is a noxious weed in western U.S. ranges

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The first known use of halogeton was in 1943

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halogeton

noun

hal·o·ge·ton | \ ˌhal-ə-ˈjē-ˌtän

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Medical Definition of halogeton

: a coarse annual herb (Halogeton glomeratus) of the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae) that in western American ranges is dangerous to sheep and cattle because of its high oxalate content

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