noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Hackelia virginiana, a biennial plant native to Eastern North America, with sticky burrs. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   parasitic on especially the heads of chickens wordnet
3. 3
   any of several plants of the genus Bidens having yellow flowers and prickly fruits that cling to fur and clothing wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

beggar's-ticksbeggar-ticksbur marigoldbur marigoldburr marigoldburseed

Etymology

From stick + tight.

Related phrases

north america

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