noun
- plural of goosefoot; plants of the family Chenopodiaceae, typically having leaves shaped like a goose’s foot
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The garden was overrun with various goosefoots that had self-seeded.
- Many goosefoots are considered weeds in agricultural settings.
- Lamb’s quarters is one of the most common goosefoots found in North America.
- The botanist identified several species of goosefoots growing along the riverbank.
- Some goosefoots, like quinoa, are cultivated as food crops.
- Wild goosefoots often grow in disturbed soil and waste areas.