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Definition of jewelweed

jewelweed

/ˈdʒuː.əlˌwiːd/
jew · el · weed
Plural:jewelweeds
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jewelweed Lexical Profile

jewelweed Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several annual herbaceous plants of the genus Impatiens (family Balsaminaceae), especially native North American species (such as Impatiens capensis and Impatiens pallida), bearing translucent stems, water-repellent leaves, pendulous orange or yellow horn-shaped blossoms, and seed capsules that burst open explosively when touched.

Example

"Hikers often crush the succulent stems of jewelweed to soothe skin irritated by poison ivy."

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• Nearby Words

jeweler
jewellike
jewelry
jewelweed
jewfish
jezebel
jhelum

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'jewel' and 'weed', referring either to the way water droplets bead up and glisten like jewels on its water-repellent leaves, or to its dangling, jewel-like blossoms.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jewelweed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jewelweed
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