Definition

A type of plant that can cause mental disturbances in animals when ingested, often referred to in relation to locoweed.

Example

The rancher was concerned about the crazyweed growing in the pasture, as it could harm his livestock.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of crazyweed?

Yeah, I think it's that plant that can make you act really weird.

Exactly! I read that it can affect your brain in strange ways.

That's wild! I wouldn't want to try something like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'crazyweed' is a compound of 'crazy' (from the English word 'crazy', meaning mentally deranged or insane) and 'weed' (from Old English 'wēod', meaning a plant or herb, often one that is considered undesirable). Together, 'crazyweed' refers to a plant that is associated with madness or has psychoactive properties.

Memory Tip

Think of 'crazy' as relating to madness and 'weed' as a type of plant. This helps you remember that 'crazyweed' refers to a plant that is linked to insanity or has mind-altering effects.

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