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Definition of Hawkweed

1. Noun. Any of various plants of the genus Pilosella.

2. Noun. Any of numerous often hairy plants of the genus Hieracium having yellow or orange flowers that resemble the dandelion.

Definition of Hawkweed

1. n. A plant of the genus Hieracium; -- so called from the ancient belief that birds of prey used its juice to strengthen their vision.

Definition of Hawkweed

1. Noun. Any species of plant of the genus ''Hieracium'' and its segregate genus ''Pilosella'', in the sunflower family (''Asteraceae''). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hawkweed

1. a weedlike herb [n -S]

Medical Definition of Hawkweed

1. A plant of the genus Hieracium; so called from the ancient belief that birds of prey used its juice to strengthen their vision. A plant of the genus Senecio (Senecio Hieracifolius). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hawkweed

hawkishness hawkishnesses hawkit hawklike hawkmoth hawkmoths hawknose hawknoses hawks hawksbill

hawksbill turtle hawksbill turtles hawksbills hawkshaw hawkshaws hawkweed (current term) hawkweeds hawky hawleyite hawm

hawmed hawming hawms haws hawse hawse-pipe hawse-pipes hawse pipe hawse pipes hawsed

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