weeds
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/wiːdz/
(weed)
unwanted plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weed' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wēod', where it meant 'herb' or 'grass'.
Historical Evolution
'wēod' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'weed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'herb' or 'grass', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unwanted plant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
unwanted plants that grow in gardens or fields, often competing with cultivated plants.
The garden was overrun with weeds.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41