Ragweed (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ragweed is a common allergenic plant that grows in many parts of the country, causing misery for people with hay fever.
- The doctor told her that her constant sneezing and congestion were likely caused by ragweed pollen in the air.
- As the ragweed plants bloomed in late summer, the local allergy clinic saw a surge in patients seeking relief from their symptoms.
- The farmer tried to eradicate the ragweed that was growing in his fields, but it seemed to come back every year.
- The city's park department made a concerted effort to remove ragweed from public spaces, in an attempt to reduce the suffering of residents with allergies.
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Meaning 2
Widespread European weed having yellow daisylike flowers; sometimes an obnoxious weed and toxic to cattle if consumed in quantity.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.