kudzu
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kud·zu
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Definition of kudzu
: a fast-growing Asian vine (Pueraria lobata) of the legume family that is used for forage and erosion control and is often a serious weed in the southeastern U.S.
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Invasive mesquite in Africa might be used as timber or charcoal, while cattle grazing, herbicides, and controlled burning have been used to tackle kudzu. — Christina Nunez, National Geographic, "Invasive species, explained," 5 June 2019 Goats will also return to the park this summer to remove kudzu and other brush and weeds from the Thurmond area. — USA TODAY, "Black Union regiment flag, Notorious BIG, Pikachu the mini pony: News from around our 50 states," 12 June 2019 Kudzu, which was initially seen as a way to control soil erosion in the U.S. South, proved to be a fast-growing invader that chokes out other plants and even harbors other invaders, such as soybean rust and the kudzu bug. — Christina Nunez, National Geographic, "Invasive species, explained," 5 June 2019 Impressed by the vigor of kudzu, agriculturalists recommended using these plants to provide animal fodder and prevent soil erosion. — Amanda Foreman, WSJ, "Overrun by Alien Species," 1 Nov. 2018 In the 1930s, the government was even paying Southern farmers $8 per acre to plant kudzu. — Amanda Foreman, WSJ, "Overrun by Alien Species," 1 Nov. 2018 Likewise, kudzu makes great salsa, and Japanese knotweed can be treated like rhubarb. — Amanda Foreman, WSJ, "Overrun by Alien Species," 1 Nov. 2018 In Congress, liberal bills are proliferating like kudzu. — Matthew Yglesias, Vox, "Centrist Democrats are out of ideas," 30 July 2018 Given that the modern regulatory state has grown like kudzu, nobody in Congress or the Bush Administration gave the FHFA’s structure a second thought. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "Calling Judge Kavanaugh," 29 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'kudzu.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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kudzu
noun
kud·zu
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Kids Definition of kudzu
: a fast-growing Asian vine that is grown for hay and to control erosion and is often a serious weed in the southeastern United States