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Definition of jimsonweed

jimsonweed

/ˈdʒɪm.sənˌwiːd/
jim · son · weed
Plural:jimsonweeds
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jimsonweed Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A highly poisonous, foul-smelling annual plant of the nightshade family (Datura stramonium), native to the Americas, characterized by large, trumpet-shaped white or purplish flowers, spiny seed pods, and the presence of toxic, deliriant alkaloids.

Example

"Livestock typically avoid eating jimsonweed while foraging because of its bitter taste and high toxicity."

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• Nearby Words

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jigsaw
jim jim
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jinan
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Word Origin & Etymology

An alteration of 'Jamestown weed', named after Jamestown, Virginia, where British soldiers stationed there in 1676 reportedly consumed it in a salad and experienced severe, prolonged delirium.

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