Pokeweed

Word POKEWEED
Character 8
Hyphenation poke weed
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Pokeweed"

What do we mean by pokeweed?

Any of various tall herbaceous poisonous plants of the genus Phytolacca, especially P. americana of eastern North America, having reddish stems, elongated clusters of small white flowers, and dark purple berries. noun

A plant of the genus Phytolacca, especially P. decandra of eastern North America. noun

See poke, the plant. noun

A poisonous North American plant, Phytolacca americana, with reddish stems, broad leaves, clusters of white flowers, and dark purple berries. noun

Perennial of the genus Phytolacca noun

A poisonous North American plant, Phytolacca americana, with reddish stems, broad leaves, clusters of white flowers, and dark purple berries.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Pokeweed

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The word "pokeweed" in example sentences

For many decades, poke salad has been a staple of southern U.S. cuisine, despite campaigns by doctors who believed pokeweed remained toxic even after being boiled. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Young pokeweed leaves can be boiled three times to reduce the toxin, discarding the water after each boiling. ❋ Unknown (2009)

So name your poison: fugu, ackee, pokeweed, casu marzu, Amanita mushrooms, naga jolokia, or Los Angeles danger dogs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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