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greenweed

/ˈɡriːn.wiːd/

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noun

/ˈɡriːn.wiːd/C2formal
  • ruНебольшой евразийский кустарник с гроздьями жёлтых цветов, из которого получают краситель; часто встречается как сорняк в Великобритании и США, иногда выращивается как декоративное растение.

A small Eurasian shrub with clusters of yellow flowers that yields a dye; commonly found as a weed in Britain and the United States, and sometimes grown as an ornamental plant.

  1. Small Eurasian shrubC1formal

    A small shrub native to Eurasia, known for its clusters of yellow flowers that can be used to produce a dye; often found as a weed in Britain and the United States, and sometimes cultivated as an ornamental plant.

    ruНебольшой евразийский кустарник

    • The greenweed in the field produced bright yellow flowers this spring.
    • Historically, greenweed was used to create a natural yellow dye for fabrics.
    • Although considered a weed in many gardens, greenweed is sometimes grown for its ornamental value.

    Synonymswoodwaxen