locoweed

• Substantiv, das verschiedene Hülsenfrüchtler des westlichen Nordamerikas bezeichnet, die bei Vieh Locoismus auslösen, oder eine umgangssprachliche Bezeichnung für Marihuana.

A noun referring to any of several leguminous plants of western North America that cause locoism in livestock, or a street name for marijuana.

1. Toxic plant for livestockC1formalamericanscientific

   Any of several leguminous plants native to western North America that cause locoism, a neurological disorder, in livestock such as horses, cattle, and sheep.

   Giftpflanze für Vieh

   • Ranchers must be vigilant to prevent their cattle from grazing on locoweed.
   • The spread of locoweed in the pasture has caused significant losses for the farmer.
   • Veterinarians diagnosed the horse's erratic behavior as locoism from eating locoweed.

   Synonymecrazyweedloco

2. Slang for marijuanaC1slangamerican

   A street name for marijuana, used informally in certain subcultures.

   Slang-Bezeichnung für Marihuana

   • He was caught with a bag of locoweed at the concert.
   • The dealer was known for selling high-quality locoweed.
   • They were arrested for possession of locoweed.

   Synonymebudchronicdopeganjagrassherbpotreeferskunkweed