Mayweed (Noun)
Meaning
Widespread rank-smelling weed having white-rayed flower heads with yellow discs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer had to clear out a large patch of mayweed that had sprouted up in the north field.
- Mayweed is a common sight in gardens and parks, its pungent aroma often associated with the unpleasant smell of city streets.
- The gardener carefully weeded out the mayweed from the crack of the pavement, transplanting a small rosebush in its place.
- In some cultures, mayweed is used as a medicinal herb, valued for its anti-inflammatory properties and bitter flavor.
- The overwhelming scent of mayweed filled the air as we walked through the neglected lot on our way to the park.