pappus
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Pappus
The markedly reduced sepals of an Asteraceae floret that take the form of trichomes or…The markedly reduced sepals of an Asteraceae floret that take the form of trichomes or scale attached to the ovary or seed.
Meaning
2 sensesThe markedly reduced sepals of an Asteraceae floret that take the form of trichomes or scale attached to the ovary or seed.
Pappus
The first downy hairs that appear on the chin.
More definitions
- calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions
Translations
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Origin
Via Latin pappus from Ancient Greek πάππος (páppos), an affectionate term for elderly menVia Latin pappus from Ancient Greek πάππος (páppos), an affectionate term for elderly men (referencing beards).
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Forms
plural: pappuses / pappiSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedanemochory
Derivedpappiferous
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular