beggar-ticks

A form of beggar's ticks — The bur marigold (Bidens spp.) and its achenes, which are armed with barbed awns that adhere to clothing.

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Spanish needlesbur marigoldburr marigoldbeggar's-tickssticktight

Meanings

nounbeggar-ticks pl (plural only)
  1. alternativepluralplural onlyAlternative form of beggar's ticks

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe seed of bur marigolds

Broader

nounany of several plants of the genus Bidens having yellow flowers and prickly fruits that cling to fur and clothing

Similar
bur marigoldburr marigoldbeggar's-tickssticktight

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Chicago

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