Definition

A common plant that is often considered a weed, known for its strong smell and small white flowers with yellow centers.

Example

The garden was overrun with mayweed, making it difficult for the other plants to grow.

Conversation

I've been trying to get rid of the mayweed in my garden.

Is that the one that smells really bad?

Yeah, it's so rank that I can smell it even from a distance.

You should definitely pull it out before it spreads more!

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Root Explanation

Mayweed is derived from 'may' (referring to the month of May, when it typically blooms) and 'weed' (from Old English 'wēod', meaning a plant or herb). The word 'mayweed' refers to a type of plant that blooms in May and is often considered a weed.

Memory Tip

Think of the month 'May' when this plant blooms, combined with 'weed', which means a plant. This helps you remember that 'mayweed' is a plant that flowers in May.

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