hogweed

noun

hog·​weed ˈhȯg-ˌwēd 

ˈhäg-

plural hogweeds

1

: giant hogweed

The noxious hogweed plant may just now be drawing public attention, but its Westfield origin dates back at least 30 years …

—Ted LaBorde

2

: the Eurasian cow parsnip (Heracleum sphondylium)

Examples of hogweed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One difference between the two is hemlock is found all over the U.S. but hogweed is specific to different regions. —Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing hogweed

• giant hogweed