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Word: Pappus
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 18th century: via Latin from Greek pappos
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpapəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the tuft of hairs on each seed of thistles, dandelions, and similar plants, which assists dispersal by the wind.
Short Definition:tuft of hairs on each seed of thistles, dandelions, and similar plants
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