犬蓼
Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 犬 | 蓼 |
| いぬ Grade: 1 |
たで Hyōgai |
| kun'yomi | |
Etymology
Literally, “dog knotweed”, 犬 (inu, “dog”) + 蓼 (tade, “knotweed”)
Noun
犬蓼 or 犬蓼 • (inutade)
- long-bristled smartweed, Persicaria longiseta
- Synonym: 赤飯 (akamenma)
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).