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PRONUNCIATION OF CHICKWEED

chickweed  [ˈtʃɪkˌwiːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHICKWEED

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determiner
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Chickweed is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHICKWEED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

chickweed

Stellaria media

Stellaria media, chickweed, is a cool-season annual plant native to Europe, which is often eaten by chickens. It is sometimes called common chickweed to distinguish it from other plants called chickweed. Other common names include chickenwort, craches, maruns, winterweed. The plant germinates in fall or late winter, then forms large mats of foliage. Flowers are small and white, followed quickly by the seed pods. This plant flowers and sets seed at the same time.

Definition of chickweed in the English dictionary

The definition of chickweed in the dictionary is any of various caryophyllaceous plants of the genus Stellaria, esp S. media, a common garden weed with small white flowers.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHICKWEED


bindweed
ˈbaɪndˌwiːd
brookweed
ˈbrʊkˌwiːd
colicweed
ˈkɒlɪkˌwiːd
duckweed
ˈdʌkˌwiːd
hawkweed
ˈhɔːkˌwiːd
hogweed
ˈhɒɡˌwiːd
ironweed
ˈaɪənˌwiːd
knotweed
ˈnɒtˌwiːd
milkweed
ˈmɪlkˌwiːd
neckweed
ˈnɛkˌwiːd
pokeweed
ˈpəʊkˌwiːd
rockweed
ˈrɒkˌwiːd
seaweed
ˈsiːˌwiːd
silkweed
ˈsɪlkˌwiːd
skunkweed
ˈskʌŋkˌwiːd
slinkweed
ˈslɪŋkˌwiːd
snakeweed
ˈsneɪkˌwiːd
stickweed
ˈstɪkˌwiːd
stinkweed
ˈstɪŋkˌwiːd
tumbleweed
ˈtʌmbəlˌwiːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHICKWEED

chicken feed
chicken fillet
chicken liver
chicken louse
chicken nuggets
chicken out
chicken run
chicken wire
chicken-breasted
chicken-fried
chicken-fried steak
chicken-hearted
chicken-heartedly
chicken-heartedness
chicken-livered
chickenpox
chickenshit
chickling
chickpea
chickweed wintergreen

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHICKWEED

Berwick-upon-Tweed
brown seaweed
butterfly weed
butterweed
fireweed
giant hogweed
gumweed
Harris Tweed
Janjaweed
jewelweed
jimson weed
joe-pye weed
knapweed
mouse-ear chickweed
orange milkweed
pigweed
pondweed
the weed
tweed
weed

Synonyms and antonyms of chickweed in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «chickweed» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHICKWEED

Find out the translation of chickweed to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of chickweed from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «chickweed» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

繁缕
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pamplina
570 millions of speakers

English

chickweed
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Chickweed
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عشب الطير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

песчанка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

chickweed
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চিক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mouron des oiseaux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anak ayam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vogelmiere
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハコベ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

별꽃
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Chickweed
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây anh thảo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

chickweed
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चिकूएड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

chickweed
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chickweed
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

chickweed
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

песчанка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

chickweed
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στελλαρία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Gewone
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

våtarv
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

chickweed
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chickweed

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHICKWEED»

The term «chickweed» is regularly used and occupies the 55.312 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHICKWEED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about chickweed

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHICKWEED»

Discover the use of chickweed in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chickweed and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Hallmarks of Felinity: A 9 Chickweed Lane Book
Ever since it appeared as a recurring theme in the comic strip 9 Chickweed Lane, Hallmarks of Felinity has attracted a large and devoted readership of its own. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will enjoy this charming gift book.
Brooke McEldowney, 2002
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Margaret Roberts' A-Z Herbs: Identifying Herbs, How to Grow ...
Cosmetic D Chickweed has antiseptic qualities and can be made into a mild lotion and dabbed onto spotty and problem skins. D Chickweed is also an excellent slimming herb. Made as a standard brew it is to be taken once or twice a week.
Margaret Roberts, 2000
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Stellaria media (chickweed)
COMPILED BY A. E. IBERSHOFF, M. D. An anonymous writer, in a communication to The Homeopathic World, June, 1893, called the attention of the profession to "the discovery of an important healing property in the common Chickweed ...
Adolph E. Ibershoff, 1904
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The View from Chickweed's Window
Jack Vance. had what?” “Quarantines. It's some kind of — something. I couldn't bring it here on account of it.” “I never heard of it.” “I never did before either. Kip seemed very healthy too.” Professor Chickweed gave Lulu a swift and careful ...
Jack Vance
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Edible Wild Plants of Pennsylvania and Neighboring States
Precautions: Some people confuse the rosettes of ox-eye daisy and similar plants with chickweed. Mouse-ear chickweed (Cerastium vulgatum) may be confused with common chickweed. Preparation: Tender leaves and stems can be added to  ...
Richard J. Medve, Mary Lee Medve, 2010
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True stories for young children. By the author of 'Chickseed ...
Mary E S. Leathley, Samuel Clark. TRUE STORIES POE gating Cjiilitren. BY THE AUTHOR OF " CHICE3EED WITHOUT CHICKWEED," " BIELE STOBIES," " THE FAVOURITE STOEY BOOK," " MAMMA'S STOBIES OF ANIMALS," &C. &C. &C.
Mary E S. Leathley, Samuel Clark, 1856
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Truthful stories for the young. By the author of 'Chickseed ...
Mary E S. Leathley, Samuel Clark. I i ; I FOE THE YOUNG. BY THE AUTHOE OF " CHICKSEED WITHOUT CHICKWEED."
Mary E S. Leathley, Samuel Clark, 1860
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Discover Nature in the Garden: Things to Know and Things to Do
CHICKWEED Stellaria media, of the pink family, naturalized into North America from Europe. In February and March, the open areas of my garden acquire a thick mat of chickweed. Like hairy bitter cress, chickweed also may flower during mild ...
Jim Conrad, 1996
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Plants of British Columbia: Scientific and Common Names of ...
blinks chickweed chickweed, common — » common chickweed chickweed, field — » field chickweed chickweed, Fischer's — » Fischer's chickweed chickweed, little — » little chickweed chickweed, long-stalked i long-stalked chickweed ...
Hong Qian, K. Klinka, 1998
10
Backyard Medicine: Harvest and Make Your Own Herbal Remedies
Chickweed can also be made into a flower essence, which is used to help release the past and focus in the present moment. If you want to make a chickweed essence, follow the instructions on page 154. Whether as a salad, tea or tincture, ...
Julie Bruton-Seal, Matthew Seal, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHICKWEED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chickweed is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Urban foraging: A sidewalk salad
The median in the middle of the street supplies a salad's worth of lamb's quarters and chickweed. Russell knows which streets have the best ... «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Gardening in Alaska means a never-ending game of whack-a-weed
When the first heavy showers bring out the chickweed, a hoe can easily dig the tiny plants up roots and all so (unless they re-root in moist soil) ... «Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Jul 15»
3
Six Fabulous Foodie Experiences in Ireland
Afterwards, O'Dwyer demonstrates how to prepare and cook the bounty into impressive dishes: from wild garlic pesto to "chickweed" pakoras ... «Huffington Post Canada, Jul 15»
4
Leonard Moorehead, the Urban Gardener: Red White and Blue
Pull up the lamb's quarters, chickweed, purslane, violets, and must distained, crabgrass, shake soil free from roots, and add to the mulch. «GoLocalProv, Jul 15»
5
Homegrown herbalist takes product to export market
The main ingredients are medicinal plants such as nettle, chickweed, St John's Wort and marshmallow which grow in the wild near her home ... «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
6
Time Out Roundabout: What's Happening July 2-8
CHICKWEED, Celebrating Indestructible Women — 4-11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18: Open air event featuring all women artists in music, art, ... «Salisbury Post, Jul 15»
7
Buy Organic Vegetables, Increase Nutrition
Dandelion, stinging nettle, prickly lettuce, chickweed, sow thistle, red clover, burdock, cattails, Japanese knotweed, and sheep sorrel are ... «Live Trading News, Jul 15»
8
Finding a survival meal in the city
... clover, chickweed, lamb's quarters and purslane. This is almost enough to justify keeping a small bottle of salad dressing in my bug out bag! «Personal Liberty Digest, Jun 15»
9
Wild foods to try this summer
Chickweed leaves are mild flavored. They make a great addition to seasonal vegetable dishes. Though the plant flourishes all summer long, ... «Farm and Dairy, Jun 15»
10
Herbal Corner: Eat your weeds!
Chickweed has tiny, smooth, bright green leaves on limp, branched stems that can be several inches long, with shallow roots, and white flowers ... «Conway Daily Sun, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Chickweed [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/chickweed>. May 2024 ».
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