stinking Willie

noun

stinking Wil·​lie

-ˈwilē

1

New Zealand : a ragwort (Senecio jacobaea)

2

: purple trillium

3

: saint-john's-wort

Word History

Etymology

willie from Willie, nickname from the name William

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!