Definition

A type of plant that has flowers or leaves that smell bad.

Example

The garden was filled with stinkweed, making it hard to enjoy the fresh air.

Conversation

Have you ever come across a plant called stinkweed?

Yeah, I think I've seen it before; it really does smell bad!

I was surprised when I first encountered it in the garden.

Right? It's funny how something so smelly can still grow so well.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stinkweed is formed from "stink" (from Old English "stincan", meaning to emit a strong odor) and "weed" (from Old English "wēod", meaning a plant or herb). The word refers to a plant that emits a strong, unpleasant odor.

Memory Tip

Think of a plant that 'emits a strong odor' ('stink') and is simply a 'plant' ('weed'). This helps you remember that stinkweed is a plant known for its strong smell.

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