stickseed en · NOUN
Etymology
From stick + seed.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any of several plants with fruits that stick to hair, fur or clothes ▸ bluebur (Lappula squarrosa)
- (countable, uncountable) Any of several plants with fruits that stick to hair, fur or clothes ▸ bur marigold (Bidens spp.)
- (countable, uncountable) Any of several plants with fruits that stick to hair, fur or clothes ▸ hound's tongue (Cynoglossum officinale(
- (countable, uncountable) Any of several plants with fruits that stick to hair, fur or clothes ▸ sticktight (Hackelia virginiana).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stickseeds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |