Chickweed (noun)

A common weed with small white flowers and edible leaves.

Origin:

Middle english chikeweede, from chike 'chick' + weede 'weed'.

Examples:

1. Chickweed is a prevalent weed in gardens and fields.
2. The leaves of chickweed are often used in salads and as a source of vitamins.
3. The small white flowers of chickweed are attractive to many types of pollinators.
4. Chickweed can be difficult to control as it quickly spreads through seed dispersal.
5. Some herbalists use chickweed as a remedy for skin conditions and to soothe itching.