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Definition of hieracium
hieracium
/ˌhaɪəˈreɪsiəm/
hi · er · a · ci · um
Plural:hieraciums
hieracium Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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1
Any perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Hieracium in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as hawkweed, native to Eurasia and North America and bearing dandelion-like flower heads with yellow, orange, or reddish-orange ray florets above a basal rosette of hairy leaves.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hieracium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hieracium