pappus
noun /'pæpəs/
- Definition
- calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'pappus'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
No
Slang
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Vowels
2
Consonants
4
Length
6