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Definition of mayweed
mayweed
/ˈmeɪ.wiːd/
may · weed
Plural:mayweeds
mayweed Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
Any of several daisy-like plants of the aster family, particularly stinking chamomile (Anthemis cotula), which features white petals, yellow centers, and finely divided leaves, typically growing as a weed in agricultural fields and along roadsides.
Example
"The farmer spent the afternoon clearing a dense patch of pungent mayweed that had invaded the edges of his wheat field."
Synonyms
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Although visually similar to true chamomile, mayweed (particularly Anthemis cotula) is distinguished by its pungent, unpleasant odor and its tendency to cause contact dermatitis.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'maiweed', a compound of 'May' (referring to the month of its early blooming) and 'weed'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mayweed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mayweed