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Cocklebur

A coarse, composite weed, having a rough or prickly fruit; one of several species of the genus Xanthium; -- called also clotbur.

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Burdock 76% connected

A genus of coarse biennial herbs (Lappa), bearing small burs which adhere tenaciously to clothes, or to the fur or wool of animals.

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Clotbur 76% connected

The burdock.

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Weed 76% connected

A garment; clothing; especially, an upper or outer garment.

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