Allegheny spurge

noun Al·le·ghe·ny spurge \ˈa-lə-ˌgā-nē- also -ˌge-nē-\

Definition of ALLEGHENY SPURGE

: a low herb or subshrub (Pachysandra procumbens) of the box family widely grown as a ground cover

Allegheny Mountains, U.S.A.

First Known Use: circa 1936

Next Word in the Dictionary: Allegheny vinePrevious Word in the Dictionary: Allegheny barberryAll Words Near: Allegheny spurge

What made you want to look up Allegheny spurge? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears