erechtites

noun

er·​ech·​ti·​tes

ˌerə̇kˈtīt(ˌ)ēz,

ˌeˌrek-

1

capitalized : a genus of coarse herbs (family Compositae) commonly with whitish discoid flower heads and a silky pappus that facilitates their wide distribution as weeds

2

plural erechtites : any plant of the genus Erechtites

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek erechthitis groundsel, from erechthein to rend, break

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now