locoweed

• Nom désignant plusieurs plantes légumineuses de l'ouest de l'Amérique du Nord qui provoquent le locoïsme chez le bétail, ou nom de rue pour la marijuana.

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.

   Plante toxique pour le bétail

   • 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.

   Synonymescrazyweedloco

2. Slang for marijuanaC1slangamerican

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

   Locoweed (argot pour marijuana)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbudchronicdopeganjagrassherbpotreeferskunkweed