(Chenopodium album) having edible diamond-shaped to lanceolate leaves with a silvery bloom on the underside, widespread as a weed.' name='description'> lamb's quarters - definition and meaning
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lamb's quarters

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun plural An annual plant (Chenopodium album) having edible diamond-shaped to lanceolate leaves with a silvery bloom on the underside, widespread as a weed.

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  • also known as pigweed.

    August 27, 2009

  • Not to be confused with lamb's ears, which are decidedly cuter. (Check image search.)

    August 27, 2009