English noun: pigweed |
1. | pigweed (plant) common weedy European plant introduced into North America; often used as a potherb |
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| Synonyms | Chenopodium album, lamb's-quarters, wild spinach |
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| Broader (hypernym) | goosefoot |
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| Part holonym | lamb's-quarter, pigweed, wild spinach, wild spinach |
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2. | pigweed (plant) leaves sometimes used as potherbs; seeds used as cereal; southern United States to Central America; India and China |
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| Synonyms | Amaranthus hypochondriacus |
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| Broader (hypernym) | amaranth |
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3. | pigweed (food) leaves collected from the wild |
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| Synonyms | lamb's-quarter, wild spinach |
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| Broader (hypernym) | green, greens, leafy vegetable |
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| Part meronym | Chenopodium album, lamb's-quarters, pigweed, wild spinach |
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