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chickweed

 

[ หˆสงษชkหŒwiหd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant type

Chickweed refers to a common flowering plant found in many regions, typically known for its small white flowers and succulent leaves. It is part of the genus Stellaria in the family Caryophyllaceae and is often considered a weed. Chickweed is commonly used in traditional herbal medicine due to its nutritional value and purported health benefits. The plant is edible, with a mild flavor, and can be consumed raw in salads or cooked in various dishes.

Synonyms

Stellaria, starwort

Examples of usage

  • I added chickweed to my salad for extra nutrients.
  • Chickweed is often found in gardens and lawns.
  • The herbalist recommended chickweed for its soothing properties.
  • She foraged chickweed during her nature walk.

Translations

Translations of the word "chickweed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น erva-de-galo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค•เคตเฅ€เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรผhnerdarm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rumput ayam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั‚ั€ัƒัˆะบะฐ ะฟะพะปัŒะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kurza trawa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท herbe aux poules

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hierba gallinera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tavuk otu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ‘์•„๋ฆฌํ’€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุดุจ ุงู„ุฏุฌุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kuล™ecรญ trรกva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kuracia trรกva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธก่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piลกฤanฤja trava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรบrbรญtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัƒั‹า› ัˆำฉะฑั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ—แƒ›แƒ˜แƒก แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toyuq otu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hierba gallinera

Etymology

The term 'chickweed' originates from Middle English, where it was known as 'chikwyde' or 'chickwyde', reflecting its use as feed for young chicks. The word is a combination of 'chick', referring to young birds, and 'weed', signifying its commonness and often unwanted nature in gardens. Chickweed belongs to the genus Stellaria, derived from the Latin word 'stella', meaning 'star', due to the star-like appearance of its white flowers. Historically, chickweed has been acknowledged for its medicinal properties by various cultures, often utilized in folk remedies for skin irritations and digestive issues. Its ability to thrive in disturbed soils and gardens has allowed it to spread widely, leading to its classification as a weed in many settings. Nonetheless, it remains valued in herbal traditions and culinary practices, offering a nutritious addition to the diet.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,521, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.