cocklebur
Definition
- Noun:
- A coarse, annual weed belonging to the genus Xanthium, characterized by producing spiny, burr-like fruits that cling to animal fur and clothing.
- (Specifically) A common name for the plant Arctium minus, also known as lesser burdock, a biennial plant with heart-shaped leaves and hooked burrs.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- My dog came back from the field covered in cockleburs.
- The cocklebur is considered an invasive weed in many agricultural areas.
- Farmers work to control cocklebur in their soybean fields.
Advanced Usage
- The term "cocklebur" can be used metaphorically to describe something irritating or persistently clinging.
- That problem is like a cocklebur in the project; it keeps sticking around and causing trouble.
Variants and Related Words
- Cockle-bur (noun): An alternative spelling for cocklebur.
- Bur (noun): The general term for a prickly seed case or flower head, of which the cocklebur is a type.
- Burdock (noun): A common name for plants in the genus , which includes one species referred to as cocklebur.
Synonyms
- Burweed: A general term for weeds that produce burs.
- Clotbur: Another common name for plants in the genus.
Related Phrases
- Cocklebur plant: A more descriptive phrase specifying the organism.
- The cocklebur plant can grow quite tall in fertile soil.
Noun
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burdock having heart-shaped leaves found in open woodland, hedgerows and rough grassland of Europe (except extreme N) and Asia Minor; sometimes cultivated for medicinal and culinary use
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any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs
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