poison milkweed
- noun
- /ˈpɔɪzən ˈmɪlkˌwiːd/
- US
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algodoncillo venenoso
- The rancher identified several patches of poison milkweed growing near the grazing fields.
Examples
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Veterinarians warn that poison milkweed poses a serious risk to livestock in the region.
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Cattle should be kept away from poison milkweed because it can be fatal if ingested.
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The poison milkweed can be harmful to cattle.
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Farmers should be cautious of poison milkweeds in their fields.
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Cattle should be kept away from poison milkweed because it can be fatal if ingested.
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Veterinarians warn that poison milkweed poses a serious risk to livestock in the region.
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The rancher identified several patches of poison milkweed growing near the grazing fields.
Synonyms
A milkweed plant from the southwestern US and Mexico that is poisonous to farm animals
A plant that grows in dry areas and is poisonous to farm animals
How Toxic
- US
2
3.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a kind of milkweed that is poisonous' is directly and compositionally derivable from 'poison' + 'milkweed' — i.e., a milkweed associated with poison. This noun‑noun construction expresses a straightforward type/property relation that is common cross‑linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The plant poison milkweed is named for its white, milky sap and its danger to animals. People noticed that this milkweed made cattle sick, so they added poison to warn that it is 'poisonous to livestock'.