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ragweed

 

[ หˆrรฆษกหŒwiหd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Ragweed refers to a group of plants belonging to the genus Ambrosia, which are primarily known for causing allergies, particularly hay fever, due to their pollen. These plants are native to the Americas and can often be found in disturbed habitats. Ragweed is particularly known for its ability to produce large amounts of pollen, which can travel long distances, exacerbating allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Synonyms

allergy plant, ambrosia

Examples of usage

  • I have severe allergies to ragweed.
  • The ragweed pollen count is high this season.
  • They are working to control ragweed growth in public parks.

Translations

Translations of the word "ragweed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น erva daninha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเค—เคตเฅ€เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ragweed

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gulma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะผะฑั€ะพะทั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ambrozja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒจใƒขใ‚ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ambroisie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ambrosรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ambroziya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‘ฅ๋ถ€์Ÿ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃู…ุจุฑูˆุฒูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pelynฤ›k

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pelyลˆok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฑš่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ambrozija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ambrosia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะผะฑั€ะพะทะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ambroziya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ambrosรญa

Etymology

The term 'ragweed' is derived from the Middle English word 'ragwede', which refers to the coarse, ragged leaves of the plant. The word 'rag' has its roots in Old Norse 'hraggr', meaning 'rough' or 'ragged', combined with 'weed', which has Old English origins referring to unwanted plants or herbs. The plants classified under the ragweed name have been noted since the 19th century for their medicinal uses by Indigenous peoples, and the term gained particular prominence in the 20th century with the growing awareness of pollen-induced allergies. Today, ragweed continues to be a significant focus in urban planning and public health due to its impact on allergy sufferers.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,752, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.