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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Origin and Etymology of halogeton
New Latin, from hal- + Greek geitōn neighbor
First Known Use: 1943
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hal·o·ge·ton
\ˌhal-ə-ˈjē-ˌtän\
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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