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Definition of knapweed

knapweed

/ˈnæp.wiːd/
knap · weed
Plural:knapweeds
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knapweed Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of numerous herbaceous plants of the genus Centaurea (in the daisy family Asteraceae), native primarily to Eurasia, characterized by tight, knob-like, thistle-like flower heads but lacking spiny leaves.

Example

"The conservation team spent the weekend pulling spotted knapweed to prevent the invasive plant from overtaking the native prairie grass."

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• Rhymes for knapweed

• Nearby Words

klyuchevskaya
klyuchevskaya sopka
knapsack
knapweed
knautia
kneecap
kneeholly

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Middle English 'knap', meaning 'knob' or 'button' (referring to the tight, swollen shape of the plant's flower heads), combined with 'weed'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Knapweed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/knapweed
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