Charlock Definition

chärlək, -lŏk
noun
A weed (Brassica kaber) of the crucifer family, with yellow flowers.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • Sinapis arvensis
  • Brassica kaber
  • chadlock
  • wild mustard
  • field mustard

Other Word Forms of Charlock

Noun

Singular:
charlock
Plural:
charlocks

Origin of Charlock

  • Middle English cherlok from Old English cerlic

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Charlock Sentence Examples

  • Successful trials of sulphate of copper solution as a means of destroying charlock in corn crops took place in the years 1898-1900.

  • Many of the plants are annuals; among these are some of the commonest weeds of cultivation, shepherd's purse (Capsella Bursa-pastoris), charlock (Brassica Sinapis), and such common FIG.

  • Early harrowing of fields being prepared for root crops will induce charlock germination allowing the mechanical destruction of seedlings during subsequent seedbed preparations.

  • A few plants were in flower, including red and white dead nettles, groundsel, yarrow, charlock and field speedwell.

  • Charlock is a most persistent cruciferous weed, but if sprayed when young with the solution named it is killed, the corn plants being uninjured.

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