pussytoes
Any of several species of composite flower in the genus Antennaria, known for their…Any of several species of composite flower in the genus Antennaria, known for their clusters of white fluffy flower heads.
Meaning
1 senses(plural, usually plural)Any of several species of composite flower in the genus Antennaria, known for their clusters of white fluffy flower heads.
Katzenpfötchen
- low-growing perennial herb having leaves with whitish down and clusters of small white flowers
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From pussy + toes: named for the way the cluster of flower heads resembles the pads that mFrom pussy + toes: named for the way the cluster of flower heads resembles the pads that make up the paw of a cat.
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Forms
plural: pussytoeses| Singular | pussytoes |
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regular
Synonyms
3 synonyms- low-growing perennial herb having leaves with whitish down and clusters of small white flowers:cat's footcat's feetAntennaria dioica
See also
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