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Word: Pappous
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Browne (1605–1682), physician and author. Probably from post-classical Latin papposus (although this is first attested slightly later)
Definition:
Covered with or of the nature of down; pappose. Also in extended use: pubescent.
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