ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration of chickenweed
1. : any of various low-growing small-leaved weedy plants of the family Caryophyllaceae (as members of the genera Arenaria, Cerastium, and Stellaria ) several of which are relished by birds or used as potherbs
2. : any of various plants of families other than Caryophyllaceae that resemble chickweeds — usually used in combination
red chickweed
— compare carpetweed