Hawkweed

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1. Noun

A plant of the genus Hieracium; -- so called from the ancient belief that birds of prey used its juice to strengthen their vision.

2. Noun

A plant of the genus Senecio (S. hieracifolius).

3. Noun

any of numerous often hairy plants of the genus Hieracium having yellow or orange flowers that resemble the dandelion
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4. Noun

any of various plants of the genus Pilosella
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