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stinkweed

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun stinkweed has 1 sense
  1. field pennycress, French weed, fanweed, penny grass, stinkweed, mithridate mustard, Thlaspi arvense - foetid Eurasian weed having round flat pods; naturalized throughout North America
    --1 is a kind of pennycress
    --1 is a member of Thlaspi, genus Thlaspi

Definitions from the Web

Stinkweed

Description: Stinkweed refers to any of various foul-smelling plants that release a strong odor when crushed or bruised. Generally regarded as a weed, stinkweeds are often found growing in gardens, agricultural fields, and disturbed areas.

Part of speech: noun

Sense 1:

Meaning: Any of several plants of the genus Thlaspi or Cardamine, having smelly foliage or flowers.

Example sentence: The stinkweed in our backyard releases such a repugnant smell that it keeps everyone away.

Part of speech: noun

Sense 2:

Meaning: A general term for any plant that emits a foul odor when touched or crushed.

Example sentence: The hiker accidentally stepped on a patch of stinkweed, causing a strong smell to fill the air.

Part of speech: noun

Sense 3:

Meaning: A derogatory term used to describe a person who is considered unclean or unpleasant.

Example sentence: Stay away from that guy, he's a real stinkweed and no one wants to be near him.

Part of speech: adjective

Sense 1:

Meaning: Having a strong unpleasant odor.

Example sentence: The stinkweed flowers in the garden emitted a pungent, unpleasant fragrance.

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