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☆ beggar's-lice (beg′erz līs′)
noun pl. beggar's-lice beg′gar's-lice′
- any of several plants (esp. the genus Lappula of the borage family) with dry, prickly fruits that adhere to fur or clothing
- the fruit
Also beggar-lice beg′gar-lice′
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