Definition of Ironweed

1. Noun. Any of various plants of the genus Vernonia of tropical and warm regions of especially North America that take their name from their loose heads of purple to rose flowers that quickly take on a rusty hue.

Exact synonyms: Vernonia
Group relationships: Genus Vernonia
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant

Definition of Ironweed

1. n. A tall weed with purplish flowers (Vernonia Noveboracensis). The name is also applied to other plants of the same genus.

Definition of Ironweed

1. a shrub [n -S] - See also: shrub

Medical Definition of Ironweed

1. A tall weed with purplish flowers (Vernonia Noveboracensis). The name is also applied to other plants of the same genus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ironweed

ironmongery
ironness
ironnesses
irons
ironshod
ironside
Ironsides
ironsmith
ironsmith
ironsmiths
ironstone
ironstones
ironware
ironwares
ironweed (current term)
ironweed (current term)
ironweeds
ironwoman
ironwomen
ironwood
ironwood
ironwoods
ironwood tree
ironwork
ironworker
ironworkers
ironworks
ironwort
irony
irony

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