Phrase guide

spotted spurge

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A prostrate, annual spurge, native to North America and an invasive species throughout the rest of the world, of species Euphorbia maculata.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: prostrate spurge, spotted sandmat

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

An erect, annual spurge, native to North and Central America and an invasive species in Europe, Japan, and New Zealand, of species Euphorbia nutans.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: nodding spurge, milk purslane

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: täplätyräkki — Euphorbia maculata
  • French: euphorbe maculée — Euphorbia maculata
  • German: Gefleckte Wolfsmilch — Euphorbia maculata
  • Russian: молочай пятнистый (moločaj pjatnistyj) — Euphorbia maculata
  • Swedish: fläcktörel — Euphorbia maculata
  • Welsh: llaethlys brych — Euphorbia maculata