lo·co·weed
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Definition of locoweed
: any of several leguminous plants (genera Astragalus and Oxytropis) of western North America that cause locoism especially in livestock
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“Locoweed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locoweed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.
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locoweed
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lo·co·weed
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Medical Definition of locoweed
: any of several leguminous plants (genera Astragalus and Oxytropis) of western North America that cause locoism in livestock
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The first known use of locoweed was in 1879
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