Definition

A type of plant that belongs to the genus Chenopodium, often found as a weed, characterized by small greenish flowers and sometimes referred to as pigweed.

Example

The garden was overrun with goosefoot, making it difficult for the other plants to thrive.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a plant called goosefoot?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It's a type of weed with small greenish flowers, kind of interesting actually.

Sounds cool! Maybe I should look for it in the garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Goosefoot is formed from "goose" (from Old English "gōs", meaning a type of waterfowl) and "foot" (from Old English "fōt", meaning the lower extremity of the leg). The word refers to a plant with leaves that resemble the shape of a goose's foot.

Memory Tip

Think of the shape of a goose's foot when you picture the leaves of the plant called goosefoot.

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