n. (Bot.) [ A corruption of ache-weed; F. ache. So named from the likeness of its leaves to those of ache (celery). ] Goutweed. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. clothing to be worn at a beach. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. (Bot.) See Cleavers. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. (Horseracing) Without any additional weight; without being handicapped;
n. [ AS. norðwest. ]
a.
Northwest passage,
adv. Toward the northwest. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A storm or gale from the northwest; a strong northwest wind. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Toward the northwest, or from the northwest. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of, pertaining to, or being in, the northwest; in a direction toward the northwest; coming from the northwest; northwesterly;
n. (Bot.) A foul-smelling weed, the stinking goosefoot (Chenopodium Vulvaria). [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Bot.) An herb (Pilea pumila) of the Nettle family, having a smooth, juicy, pellucid stem; -- called also
‖n. [ G. schweizerkäse Swiss cheese. ] Gruyère cheese. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Bot.) Cleavers. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The point of the compass equally from the south and the west; the southwest part or region. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to, or in the direction of, the southwest; proceeding toward the southwest; coming from the southwest;
n.
a. To ward or from the southwest;
a. Of or pertaining to the southwest; southwesterly;