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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several species of composite flower in the genus Antennaria, known for their clusters of white fluffy flower heads. plural, plural-normally
2. 2
   low-growing perennial herb having leaves with whitish down and clusters of small white flowers wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

antennaria dioicacat's feetcat's footcat's foot

Etymology

From pussy + toes: named for the way the cluster of flower heads resembles the pads that make up the paw of a cat.

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