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burdock Definition

bur·dock (bʉr′däk′)

noun

any of several plants (genus Arctium) of the composite family, with large basal leaves and purple-flowered heads covered with hooked prickles

Etymology: bur + dock

burdock Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • root: Above left, shredded burdock root which has a texture a little bit like bamboo shoot.
  • plant: Some fruits like that of the burdock plant have seeds with hooks.