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Definition of witchweed

witchweed

/ˈwɪtʃˌwiːd/
witch · weed
Plural:witchweeds
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witchweed Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of several parasitic plants of the genus Striga native to parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia, which attach to the roots of cereal crops such as corn, sorghum, and sugarcane, causing severe stunting and agricultural yield loss.

Example

"Researchers are developing new pest-resistant varieties of maize to help farmers combat the devastating spread of witchweed across sub-Saharan Africa."

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• Rhymes for witchweed

• Nearby Words

wisteria
witch
witch hazel
witchweed
witham
witness
wobbegong

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'witch' and 'weed', named for the parasitic plant's devastating and seemingly magical ability to stunt and destroy host crops while remaining hidden below the soil surface.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Witchweed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/witchweed
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