charlock
3 synonyms for charlock, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A yellow-flowered weed related to mustard that commonly grows in fields of grain.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
wild mustard
field mustard
charlock mustard
How to use charlock
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
charlock in the field
patch of charlock
spray for charlock
jointed charlock
A term used mainly in farming and botany rather than everyday conversation.
Etymology
Charlock comes from the Middle English charlok or cherlok, which in turn came from Old English forms such as cyrlic. Beyond that, its origin is not known.
Full origin of charlock →Frequently asked questions
What is charlock?
It is a yellow-flowered weed related to mustard that grows in grain fields.
Is charlock the same as wild mustard?
Yes, wild mustard is one of the common names used for charlock.
Why is charlock considered a weed?
It spreads readily through fields of grain, where it competes with the crops farmers are growing.
