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| —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 | |
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Pap-pose
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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