CAPEWEED


Meaning of CAPEWEED in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Usage: often capitalized

Etymology: Cape Verde islands, Portuguese colony off West Africa + English weed

1. : an archil lichen ( Roccella tinctoria ) abundant in the Cape Verde islands

2.

[ Cape of Good Hope + English weed ]

: a low-growing yellow-flowered composite herb ( Cryptostemma calendulacea ) that is native to southern Africa but introduced into Australia and New Zealand where it is usually considered a troublesome weed

3.

[ Cape of Good Hope + English weed ]

: cat's-ear

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