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Definition of pokeweed

pokeweed

/ˈpoʊk.wiːd/
poke · weed
Plural:pokeweeds
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pokeweed Lexical Profile

pokeweed Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A tall, strongly scented North American perennial plant of the genus Phytolacca, characterized by reddish stems, broad leaves, and clusters of toxic dark purple berries.

Example

"The volunteers spent the morning clearing invasive brush and toxic pokeweed from the edge of the community trail."

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• Rhymes for pokeweed

• Nearby Words

poison ivy
poison oak
poke
pokeweed
poland
polar bear
pole

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Algonquian (Powhatan) word 'puccoon' or 'poughkone', referring to a plant used for staining or dyeing, combined with the English word 'weed'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pokeweed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pokeweed
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