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Definition of kudzu
: a fast-growing Asian vine (Pueraria lobata) of the legume family that is used for forage and erosion control and is often a serious weed in the southeastern U.S.
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Solutions,’’ one of the most invasive pieces of verbal kudzu ever to infect our valley.
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Origin and Etymology of kudzu
Japanese kuzu
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Definition of kudzu for Students
: a fast-growing Asian vine that is grown for hay and to control erosion and is often a serious weed in the southeastern United States
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