ragweed /ˈɹæɡˌwid/ noun3 •A plant of the genus Ambrosia, native to North America and a common invasive species elsewhere, particularly noted for producing pollen that triggers hay fever.RAGWEED (Jeffogia Fingerolia) : The hayfever king, ragweed, brings tears to the eyes of grown men. — 2009 •A summer cypress, mock cypress (Bassia scoparia). •(Ireland, Scotland) Synonym of ragwort. formsragweeds