burdock

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

clotbur gobo greater burdock common burdock burr burl leech barnacle bur herb dandelion weed chickweed herbage mugwort
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Hypernyms

plant subshrub suffrutex

Hyponyms

cocklebur greater burdock Arctium lappa great burdock Arctium minus common burdock

Phrases with the word

prairie burdock edible burdock sea burdock burdock seed

Examples

Business Network President and CEO Liz Burdock affirmed offshore wind’s role in COVID-19 recovery, remarking that “offshore wind energy will make a major contribution to this country’s economic revival in the coming months and years.” Source: Internet

Eventually Marvel grows afraid of his unseen partner and flees to Port Burdock, taking both the notebooks and the money with him, where he seeks police protection. Source: Internet

Add the drained burdock root and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the other vegetables, konnyaku and tofu. Source: Internet

Known as a blood purifier, natural diuretic, and immune booster burdock is packed with antioxidants. Source: Internet

So staff created a meaty roasted pork and ginger shiitake broth ramen and a stir-fried carrot and burdock root salad for their first travel-inspired fare, which sold out. Source: Internet

Greater burdock increases blood circulation within scalp, reinforces hair roots, and prevents split ends. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Burditt burdizzo Burdo burdon Burdsall Burdwan