Definition

A type of plant that often grows in areas that have been burned or disturbed, known for its tall spikes of pinkish-purple flowers.

Example

The fireweed bloomed beautifully in the meadow after the forest fire.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a fireweed in bloom?

Yeah, I love those plants! They look so vibrant in the summer.

I saw a whole field of fireweed while hiking last weekend.

That sounds beautiful! I need to go hiking there too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fireweed is formed from "fire" (from Old English "fyr", meaning flame or burning) and "weed" (from Old English "wēod", meaning plant or herb). The word "fireweed" refers to a plant that often grows in areas that have been burned or disturbed, symbolizing regeneration after fire.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fire' representing the flames and 'weed' as a plant — fireweed is a plant that grows after a fire.

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