| Pronunciation: | 'cheyf`weed | ||
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| Definition: | [n] weedy perennial of north temperate regions having woolly foliage and dirty white flowers in a leafy spike | ||
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| Synonyms: | Gnaphalium sylvaticum, wood cudweed | ||
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| See Also: | cudweed | ||
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| Definition: | \Chafe"weed`\, n. (Bot.)
The cudweed ({Gnaphalium}), used to prevent or cure chafing.
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