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Definition of knotweed

knotweed

/ˈnɑːt.wiːd/
knot · weed
Plural:knotweeds
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knotweed Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various wild plants of the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae), characterized by swollen, heavily jointed stems and small flowers, with several species widely notorious as aggressive and highly destructive invasive weeds.

Example

"Homeowners often face a costly battle to eradicate Japanese knotweed once its deep root system establishes itself in their gardens."

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• Rhymes for knotweed

• Nearby Words

knocker
knoll
knot
knotweed
knoxville
koa
koala

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in English by combining 'knot' and 'weed', in reference to the prominent, swollen joints (knots) that characterize the stems of these plants.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Knotweed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/knotweed
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