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beggarweed

/beg-er-weed/US // ˈbɛg ərˌwid //UK // (ˈbɛɡəˌwiːd) //

乞丐草,乞巧草,海棠花,丐帮

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any of various tick trefoils, especially Desmodium tortuosum, grown for forage in subtropical regions.
    • : Chiefly British. any weed that impoverishes soil.

Examples

  • Ground which produced a heavy crop of cowpeas, velvet beans or beggarweed the previous season is excellent for the purpose.

  • Beggarweed, velvet beans or soja beans will answer well in many localities.