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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

beggar's tickssticktightsticktight

Etymology

From stick + seed.

Related phrases

bur marigoldhound's tongue

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