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Definition of chaffweed

chaffweed

/ˈtʃæfwiːd/
chaff · weed
Plural:chaffweeds
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chaffweed Lexical Profile

chaffweed Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A minute, widely distributed annual plant of the primrose family (Anagallis minima, formerly Centunculus minimus), typically found growing in damp soils and characterized by tiny, inconspicuous leaves and flowers.

Example

"During the botanical survey of the wetland, the students carefully identified patches of chaffweed growing along the muddy banks."

• Nearby Words

chafewax
chaffinch
chaffwax
chaffweed
chai
chain
chair

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'chaff' and 'weed', likely so named because of its minute, dry, and inconspicuous appearance which resembles chaff.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chaffweed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chaffweed
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