Meaning of the word milkweed in English
What does milkweed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
milkweed
US /ˈmɪlk.wiːd/
UK /ˈmɪlk.wiːd/
Noun
a plant with milky sap, especially one of a genus (Asclepias) that includes many species with showy flowers and pods that split open to release silky-haired seeds
Example:
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Monarch butterfly caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed plants.
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The garden was full of colorful flowers and tall milkweed.