First Known Use: 1876
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kudzu
noun kud·zu \ˈku̇d-(ˌ)zü, ˈkəd-\
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 United States
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Origin of KUDZU
Japanese kuzu
KUDZU Defined for Kids
kudzu
noun kud·zu \ˈku̇d-zü\
Definition of KUDZU for Kids
: 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
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