pappus en · NOUN
Etymology
Via Latin pappus from Ancient Greek πάππος (páppos), an affectionate term for elderly men (referencing beards).
Meanings
- The markedly reduced sepals of an Asteraceae floret that take the form of trichomes or scale attached to the ovary or seed.
- The first downy hairs that appear on the chin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pappuses | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| pappi | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (17)
pt papilho (Translations) · pl puch kielichowy (Translations) · mi hune (Translations) · fr pappus (Translations) · fr aigrette (Translations) · sh pérnica (Translations) · it pappo (Translations) · pt papus (Translations) · sh пе́рница (Translations) · ro papus (Translations) · hu bóbita (Translations) · de Pappus (Translations) · cy papws (Translations) · es papus (Translations) · mi puarere (Translations) · ga papas (Translations) · es vilano (Translations)