HAWKWEED

n.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

A plant of the genus Hieracium; -- so called from the ancient belief that birds of prey used its juice to strengthen their vision.

2.
n.

A plant of the genus Senecio (S. hieracifolius). Loudon.


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