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English noun: pigweed

1. pigweed (plant) common weedy European plant introduced into North America; often used as a potherb


SynonymsChenopodium album, lamb's-quarters, wild spinach


Broader (hypernym)goosefoot


Part holonymlamb's-quarter, pigweed, wild spinach, wild spinach

2. pigweed (plant) leaves sometimes used as potherbs; seeds used as cereal; southern United States to Central America; India and China


SynonymsAmaranthus hypochondriacus


Broader (hypernym)amaranth

3. pigweed (food) leaves collected from the wild


Synonymslamb's-quarter, wild spinach


Broader (hypernym)green, greens, leafy vegetable


Part meronymChenopodium album, lamb's-quarters, pigweed, wild spinach









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