"pukeweed" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From puke + weed, from its use as an emetic. Etymology templates: {{com|en|puke|weed}} puke + weed Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pukeweed (uncountable)
  1. A flowering plant of species Lobelia inflata. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: colic weed, gagroot, Indian tobacco, vomitwort
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