Skunkweed (Noun)
Meaning
Tall herb of the Rocky Mountains having sticky leaves and an offensive smell.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hikers navigated carefully through the dense underbrush to avoid the skunkweed that grew in abundance in the area.
- After brushing against the skunkweed, Sarah couldn't get the strong odor out of her clothes for hours.
- Skunkweed thrived in the dry climate of the Rocky Mountains, its sticky leaves adapting to the environment.
- As the sun beat down on the mountain trail, the pungent aroma of skunkweed filled the air, overpowering the hikers.
- While foraging for wild herbs, Emily was cautious not to mistake the skunkweed for its more fragrant cousins.