CRAZYWEED

Definition

CRAZYWEED A name given to various plants growing in the western United States, the eating of which by horses and cattle producesemaciation, nervous derangements, and death: often called loco-weed (which see). Among them are species of Astragalus, Oxytropis, and perhaps some plants of other genera.

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Verb (past tense or past participle)
• Word Length: 9 letters
• Pronunciation: Pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

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