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Definition of Knotgrass

1. Noun. Low-growing weedy grass with spikelets along the leaf stems.

Definition of Knotgrass

1. n. a common weed with jointed stems (Polygonum aviculare); knotweed.

Definition of Knotgrass

1. Noun. An annual plant, ''Polygonum aviculare'', found in fields and wasteland ¹

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Definition of Knotgrass

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Medical Definition of Knotgrass

1. A common weed with jointed stems (Polygonum aviculare); knotweed. The dog grass. See Dog. An infusion of Polygonum aviculare was once supposed to have the effect of stopping the growth of an animal, and hence it was called, as by Shakespeare, "hindering knotgrass." "We want a boy extremely for this function, Kept under for a year with milk and knotgrass." (Beau. & Fl) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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