Stickyweed

//ˈstɪkiˌwiːd// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A creeping plant of species Galium aparine, covered in small hooked hairs, known for clinging to clothing. British, uncountable
2
Spreading pellitory (Parietaria judaica). uncountable
3
West Indian chickweed (Drymaria cordata). uncountable

Synonyms

cleavers goosegrass sticky willy

Etymology

From sticky + weed.

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