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Definition of stinkweed

stinkweed

/ˈstɪŋk.wiːd/
stink · weed
Plural:stinkweeds
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stinkweed Lexical Profile

stinkweed Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American Any of various uncultivated plants characterized by a strong, offensive odor, particularly field pennycress or Jimsonweed.

Example

"While clearing the overgrown pasture, the farmers had to wear gloves to avoid the pungent smell of the crushed stinkweed."

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• Rhymes for stinkweed

• Nearby Words

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stingray
stinkpot turtle
stinkweed
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stipa
stir-fry

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in English in the mid-18th century, formed as a compound of 'stink' and 'weed' to describe the plant's deeply unpleasant odor when bruised or crushed.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stinkweed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stinkweed
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