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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The markedly reduced sepals of an Asteraceae floret that take the form of trichomes or scale attached to the ovary or seed.
2. 2
   calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions wordnet
3. 3
   The first downy hairs that appear on the chin.

Synonyms

All synonyms

corona seminis

Etymology

Via Latin pappus from Ancient Greek πάππος (páppos), an affectionate term for elderly men (referencing beards).

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