mermaid weed
noun
any of several North American, aquatic plants of the genus Proserpinaca, having pinnately dissected leaves either above or below the water.
Origin of mermaid weed
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
Words nearby mermaid weed
merlo,
merlon,
merlot,
mermaid,
mermaid tavern,
mermaid weed,
mermaid's purse,
mermaid's wineglass,
merman,
merneptah,
mero-
Example sentences from the Web for mermaid weed
One of the most common plants is the mermaid-weed (Proserpinaca).