lamb's-quarter
Definition
Noun: 1. A common wild plant (Chenopodium album) whose leaves are edible: "lamb's-quarter" refers to a widespread, fast-growing annual plant, often considered a weed, but whose young leaves and shoots can be harvested and eaten like spinach. It is also known as goosefoot or pigweed.
Usage
- As a subject:
- As an object:
- With a possessive:
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Botanical context: In botanical or foraging guides, "lamb's-quarter" is used to specifically identify and distinguish it from similar-looking plants.
- The key identifying feature of lamb's-quarter is the white, mealy coating on the underside of its leaves.
Variants and Related Words
- Goosefoot: A common alternative name for lamb's-quarter, referring to the shape of its leaves.
- Pigweed: Another common name for this plant, though this term can also refer to other species like .
- Chenopodium album: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.
Synonyms
- Wild spinach: A descriptive synonym highlighting its culinary use.
- Fat-hen: A regional name used in some areas, particularly in the UK.
Notes on Meaning
The term "lamb's-quarter" is primarily used to denote the plant itself as a source of edible leaves. It is a compound noun treated as a singular entity. The definition focuses on the plant as a foraged food item, consistent with the reference context of "leaves collected from the wild."
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leaves collected from the wild
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