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pap·pose
/
ˈpæp
oʊs
/
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[
pap
-ohs
]
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adjective
Botany
.
1.
having or forming a
pappus
.
2.
downy
.
Also,
pap·pous
/
ˈpæp
əs
/
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[
pap
-
uh
s
]
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.
Origin:
1625–35;
papp(us)
+
-ose
1
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pappus
(ˈpæpəs)
—
n
,
pl
pappi
a ring of fine feathery hairs surrounding the fruit in composite plants, such as the thistle; aids dispersal of the fruits by the wind
[C18: via New Latin, from Greek
pappos
grandfather, old man, old man's beard, hence: pappus, down]
'pappose
—
adj
'pappous
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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