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Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

1. n. A European species of willow-herb, Epilobium hirsutum: so called from the odor of its bruised leaves, which resembles that of a once favorite dish.

GNU Webster's 1913

1. n. a plant of Europe and Asia (Epilobium hirsutum) having purplish-red flowers and hairy stems and leaves; it was introduced into North America.

WordNet 3.0

1. n. plant of Europe and Asia having purplish-red flowers and hairy stems and leaves; introduced into North America