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PRONUNCIATION OF FIREWEED

fireweed  [ˈfaɪəˌwiːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIREWEED

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Fireweed 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 FIREWEED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

fireweed

Chamerion angustifolium

Chamerion angustifolium, commonly known as Fireweed, Great Willow-herb, or Rosebay Willowherb, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the willowherb family Onagraceae. It is native throughout the temperate of Northern Hemisphere, including large parts of the boreal forests. This species has been placed in the genus Chamerion rather than Epilobium based on several morphological distinctions: spiral leaf arrangement; absence of a hypanthium; subequal stamens; zygomorphic stamens and stigma. Under this taxonomic arrangement, Chamerion and Epilobium are monophyletic sister genera. Two subspecies are recognized as valid: ▪ Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifoliumChamerion angustifolium ssp. circumvagum...

Definition of fireweed in the English dictionary

The first definition of fireweed in the dictionary is any of various plants that appear as first vegetation in burnt-over areas, esp rosebay willowherb. Other definition of fireweed is Also called: pilewort. a weedy North American plant, Erechtites hieracifolia, having small white or greenish flowers: family Asteraceae. Fireweed is also an Australian rainforest tree, Stenocarpus sinuatus, having whorls of bright red flowers.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIREWEED


beggarweed
ˈbɛɡəˌwiːd
bindweed
ˈbaɪndˌwiːd
bitterweed
ˈbɪtəˌwiːd
butterweed
ˈbʌtəˌwiːd
chickweed
ˈtʃɪkˌwiːd
clearweed
ˈklɪəˌwiːd
deerweed
ˈdɪəˌwiːd
duckweed
ˈdʌkˌwiːd
feverweed
ˈfiːvəˌwiːd
hogweed
ˈhɒɡˌwiːd
ironweed
ˈaɪənˌwiːd
knotweed
ˈnɒtˌwiːd
milkweed
ˈmɪlkˌwiːd
pokeweed
ˈpəʊkˌwiːd
riverweed
ˈrɪvəˌwiːd
seaweed
ˈsiːˌwiːd
silverweed
ˈsɪlvəˌwiːd
superweed
ˈsuːpəˌwiːd
tumbleweed
ˈtʌmbəlˌwiːd
waterweed
ˈwɔːtəˌwiːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIREWEED

fireproof dish
fireproof door
firer
fireroom
fireside
fireside chat
firestone
firestorm
firethorn
firetrap
firewall
firewarden
firewater
FireWire
firewoman
firewood
firework
firework display
fireworks
fireworm

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIREWEED

agueweed
Berwick-upon-Tweed
blueweed
bugleweed
butterfly weed
daneweed
dyeweed
Harris Tweed
horseweed
Janjaweed
knapweed
oreweed
pigweed
shoreweed
snakeweed
sneezeweed
the weed
thimbleweed
tweed
weed

Synonyms and antonyms of fireweed in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fireweed» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIREWEED

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

Translator English - Chinese

杂草
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fireweed
570 millions of speakers

English

fireweed
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फिरेवीद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

fireweed
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кипрея
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fireweed
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Fireweed
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épilobe à feuilles étroites
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fireweed
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Weidenröschen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヤナギラン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

파이어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fireweed
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

fireweed
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Fireweed
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फायरवीड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fireweed
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fireweed
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Fireweed
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зніту
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fireweed
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

fireweed
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fireweed
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rallarros
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Geitrams
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fireweed

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREWEED»

The term «fireweed» is normally little used and occupies the 117.287 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREWEED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «fireweed» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «fireweed» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIREWEED»

Discover the use of fireweed in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fireweed and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fireweed: A Political Autobiography
In Fireweed, Gerda Lerner, a pioneer and leading scholar in women's history, tells her story of moral courage and commitment to social change with a novelist's skill and a historian's command of context.
Gerda Lerner, 2003
2
Fireweed
A small lumber town is the setting for this story about a couple who are the children of Scandinavian pioneers.
Mildred Walker, 1994
3
Fireweed
THE SURVIVORS "These here are fireweeds ain't they grand? There must have been a grass fire here. These are the first flowers to poke up through the charred ground. God must take care of them." She picked a stalk and handed it to Jenna.
Carolyn Evans Campbell, 2009
4
Fireweed Evangelism: Christian Hospitality in a Multi-faith ...
"In this sequal to Entertaining angels: hospitality programs for the caring church, Geitz explores this missing ingredient in Christian hospitality, reminding us that in a multi-faith world where Christians wish to honor the validity of ...
Elizabeth Rankin Geitz, 2004
5
In a Patch of Fireweed: A Biologist's Life in the Field
He tells the whole story, from his refugee childhood hidden in a German forest, eating mice fried in boar fat, to his ongoing research in the woods surrounding his cabin in Maine.
Bernd Heinrich, 2009
6
Bridal Veil Fireweed: A Chipmunk Story
Readers of all ages can learn some classic, life lessons while exploring the natural world. Based on a true story, this very humorous story includes a bonus, with its surprise ending.
D. L. Stark, 2012
7
Wild oats and fireweed: new poems
Poems consider farm life, travel, highways, beaches, sex roles, the poor, hunger, family, marriage, and writing
Ursula K. Le Guin, 1988
8
Fireweed: Seeking Hope in the Ashes of Tragedy
The secure life of Renee Grenville crumbles when a drunk driver kills her mother.
Janet Stobie, 2013
9
Fireweed
But they are finding it hard to juggle the demands of work with finding enough time for their family and each is afraid to put voice to their thoughts.
Mickey Minner, 2009
10
Fireweed
Five feisty women, victims of childhood abuse, meet by chance and discover the healing power of friendship.
B. F. Moriarty, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIREWEED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fireweed is used in the context of the following news items.
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Fireweed 400 bike race draws field of 700
The event, which began in 2004 with 124 riders and has since has become Alaska's biggest bike race, offers four distances -- 400 miles, 200 ... «Alaska Dispatch News, Jul 15»
2
Wildflowers abound in Colorado's high country
The pink blooms are a favorite of honey bees, and fireweed honey is a high-end product you can find in local markets. Legend has it that ... «Vail Daily News, Jul 15»
3
Colorado Theater Openings, 7/10/2015
$15-$25. Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, 303-674-4934 or evergreenplayers.org. Jesters Dinner Theatre's "Guys and Dolls". «The Denver Post, Jul 15»
4
Around Town for Thursday, July 9
Widowed Persons Support Group Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Parlor Room at Fireweed Place, 415 Willoughby Ave. All widows and widowers are ... «Juneau Empire, Jul 15»
5
The Evergreen Players Present FORBIDDEN BROADWAY …
The Evergreen Players presents 'Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits' tonight, July 10 through August 2 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
6
Help needed to weed out invasive pest
Canberrans need to be on the lookout for the invasive weed Madagascan fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis), according to Pest and Weeds ... «PS News, Jul 15»
7
THE MIX: Theater, music and more for the week of July 9
Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits 7:30 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday, Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive., Evergreen. «Aurora Sentinel, Jul 15»
8
Gimme a Smile: Life lessons from Alaska
When the fireweed goes to seed, there are eight more weeks until winter. When the skunk cabbage peeks up in the woods, it's spring and the ... «Juneau Empire, Jul 15»
9
Alaska Women Speak call for writing submissions
Alaska Women Speak, quarterly journal, is looking for poetry, prose and articles relating to the theme, “Fireweed”. If you have a story or poem or ... «Alaska Dispatch News, Jul 15»
10
New Vail Hiking Center guides guests
Berrypicker: Starting at Lower Fireweed, this intermediate trail winds down from Mid-Vail or Adventure Ridge to Vail Village or Lionshead. «Vail Daily News, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Fireweed [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/fireweed>. Apr 2024 ».
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