Definitions for knapweeds

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knapweeds knap·weed

Spelling: [nap-weed]

IPA: /ˈnæpˌwid/

Knapweeds is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 376 anagrams from letters in knapweeds (adeeknpsw).

Definitions for knapweeds

noun

1. any composite plant of the genus Centaurea, especially the weedy C. nigra, having rose-purple flowers set on a dark-colored, knoblike bract.
2. any composite plant of the genus Centaurea, especially the weedy C. nigra, having rose-purple flowers set on a dark-colored, knoblike bract.

Origin of knapweeds

First recorded in 1400-50, knapweed is from the late Middle English word knopwed. See knop, weed¹

Examples for knapweeds

The moth is out in July and in August, and may often be seen resting on the flowers of knapweed (Centaurea) in the daytime.

The knapweed was stunted and the scabious blooms drooped towards the dusty pasture.

The seeds of brook-lime, flax, and knapweed the twite seems partial to, and this wild-weed field is to them a very paradise.

The moth is out in July and in August, and may often be seen resting on the flowers of knapweed (Centaurea) in the daytime.

The knapweed was stunted and the scabious blooms drooped towards the dusty pasture.

The seeds of brook-lime, flax, and knapweed the twite seems partial to, and this wild-weed field is to them a very paradise.