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Definition of fireweed

fireweed

/ˈfaɪərˌwiːd/
fire · weed
Plural:fireweeds
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• noun

1

A tall perennial herbaceous plant of the evening primrose family, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, recognized by its tall spikes of vibrant pinkish-purple flowers and its tendency to rapidly colonize woodland areas devastated by forest fires.

Example

"After the devastating blaze swept through the valley, a vibrant blanket of fireweed was the first sign of life to return to the charred soil."

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• Nearby Words

firefly
fireplace
firethorn
fireweed
firewood
firework
fish

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century in North America from 'fire' + 'weed', so named because of the plant's characteristic ability to rapidly colonize and bloom in open spaces recently cleared by forest fires.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fireweed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fireweed
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