Meaning
Any of several flowering plants of the genus Striga, from Africa and Asia, some of which are parasitic to crops.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Calque of translingual Striga (literally “witch”). By surface analysis, witch + weed.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2024, 2026.