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Cockleburr (Noun)

Meaning

Any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The children were warned not to play near the fields where the cockleburr grew because of its prickly seeds.
  • As a child, she loved playing in the forest but always had to be careful of the cockleburr that would cling to her clothes.
  • Cockleburr was one of the most difficult weeds to eradicate from the farm due to its hardy nature and ability to spread quickly.
  • Even with the best intentions, the cockleburr kept sprouting up through the fresh topsoil that had just been laid in the garden.
  • Farmers complained about the cockleburr that grew rapidly and competed with their crops for water and nutrients.

Synonyms

  • Cockle-bur
  • Cocklebur
  • Cockle-burr

Hypernyms

  • Weed
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