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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of beggar's ticks alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms

bur marigoldbur marigoldbutterfly needlescobbler's pegsshepherd's needlespanish needles

Etymology

From beggar + tick, so named as the seeds adhere to clothing and resemble ticks on the clothes of beggars.

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