sneezeweed /ˈsniːzwiːd/ noun3 •A plant of the genus Helenium, especially Helenium autumnale. •(Australia) A plant of the genus Centipeda; either of the species Centipeda cunninghami or Centipeda minima, which induce sneezing and are known as a folk remedy for colds and allergic reactions. •Synonym of sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica). formssneezeweeds