ironweed

noun /'aɪərn,wid/

Definition
any of various plants of the genus Vernonia of tropical and warm regions of especially North America that take their name from their loose heads of purple to rose flowers that quickly take on a rusty hue
Example
The word 'ironweed' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
4
Length
8

Word Statistics

Length
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble Score
Frequency
1.74

Word Characteristics