Burdock Definition

bûrdŏk
burdocks
noun
burdocks
Any of several plants (genus Arctium) of the composite family, with large basal leaves and purple-flowered heads covered with hooked prickles.
Webster's New World

Any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium.

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Noun

Singular:
burdock
Plural:
burdocks

Origin of Burdock

  • bur +‎ dock

    From Wiktionary

  • bur dock

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Burdock Sentence Examples

  • Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) is a type of thistle and is grown worldwide.

  • Burdock root treats skin eruptions, and is intended to minimize the lesions associated with the herpes virus.

  • Burdock root contains both vitamin A and the chemical selenium which has been shown to help reduce toxins in the body.

  • The medicinal properties of burdock root also include reducing blood glucose levels and water retention.

  • Burdock root may also reduce the amount of mucous produced by the body and stimulate the immune system.

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Words Ending With

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