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Definition of kudzu
kudzu
/ˈkʊd.zuː/
kud · zu
kudzu Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A rapid-growing, perennial East Asian climbing vine of the pea family, characterized by large leaves and purple flowers. It was widely introduced to the southeastern United States for erosion control but has since become a notoriously invasive weed that smothers other vegetation.
Example
"The abandoned farmhouse at the edge of the property was completely swallowed by a thick, green blanket of creeping kudzu."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from the Japanese word 'kuzu' (葛), referring to the Japanese arrowroot. It was introduced to the United States in the late 19th century as an ornamental plant and later promoted for erosion control.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kudzu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kudzu