noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several plants with fruits that stick to hair, fur or clothes; bluebur (Lappula squarrosa) countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Any of several plants with fruits that stick to hair, fur or clothes; bur marigold (Bidens spp.) countable, uncountable
3. 3
   Any of several plants with fruits that stick to hair, fur or clothes; hound's tongue (Cynoglossum officinale( countable, uncountable
4. 4
   Any of several plants with fruits that stick to hair, fur or clothes; sticktight (Hackelia virginiana). countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

sticktightstickweed

Etymology

From stick + seed.