What is ragweed?

The word "ambrosia" came to us from ancient languages. What is ragweed?

Meanings of the word

1. The food of the Gods - that's what this term meant in Greek mythology. In translation from ancient Greek means immortality.
2. In a figurative sense, it is sometimes called incredibly tasty and long-awaited food, exquisite. However, this word is used more often with a touch of joke.
   • Example: Milk - ambrosia for babies.
3. Ambrosia is a weed plant from the family of astroids.
   • Example: Again, all the ambrosia is overgrown.
4. This is also called the raid of some mushrooms in the bark of trees, which are subsequently fed by beetles.

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