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bugleweed

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of the aromatic herbs in genus Lycopus, especially Lycopus virginicus, water horehound

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Any of a genus of herbs used for ground cover, bugle (Ajuga).

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noun

Meaning 3

any of various low-growing annual or perennial evergreen herbs native to Eurasia; used for ground cover

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: bugle

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: herb, herbaceous plant

Narrower terms: creeping bugle, Ajuga reptans, erect bugle, blue bugle, Ajuga genevensis, pyramid bugle, Ajuga pyramidalis, ground pine, yellow bugle, Ajuga chamaepitys

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noun

Meaning 4

a mildly narcotic and astringent aromatic herb having small whitish flowers; eastern United States

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: Lycopus virginicus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: herb, herbaceous plant

History

Etymology

From bugle + weed.