SINCE 1828
hogweed
noun
hog·weed
| \ ˈhȯg-ˌwēd
, ˈhäg-\
, ˈhäg-\
plural hogweeds
Definition of hogweed
1
: giant hogweed
The noxious hogweed plant may just now be drawing public attention, but its Westfield origin dates back at least 30 years …— Ted LaBorde
2
: the Eurasian cow parsnip (Heracleum sphondylium)
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