Definition of KNAPWEED

knapweed

Meanings

Plural: knapweeds

Noun

  • any of various plants of the genus Centaurea having purple thistlelike flowers
  • Any of various common weeds of, or formerly of, the genus Centaurea.
  • Centaurea nigra.
  • Any of various common weeds of, or formerly of, the genus Centaurea.
  • Rhaponticum repens.
  • Any of various common weeds of, or formerly of, the genus Centaurea.
  • Centaurea calcitrapa.
  • Any of various common weeds of, or formerly of, the genus Centaurea.

Origin / Etymology

Alteration of knopweed.

Synonyms

caltrop, hardhead, Russian knapweed, starthistle

Scrabble Score: 18

knapweed is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
knapweed is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
knapweed is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

knapweed is a valid Words With Friends word