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burdock
noun bur·dock \ˈbər-ˌdäk\
Definition of BURDOCK
: any of a genus (Arctium) of coarse composite herbs bearing globular flower heads with prickly bracts
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First Known Use of BURDOCK
15th century
Rhymes with BURDOCK
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BURDOCK Defined for Kids
burdock
noun bur·dock \ˈbər-ˌdäk\
Definition of BURDOCK for Kids
: a tall weed related to the thistles that has prickly purplish heads of flowers
Medical Dictionary
burdock
noun bur·dock \ˈbər-ˌdäk\
Medical Definition of BURDOCK
: any of a genus (Arctium) of coarse composite herbs bearing globular flower heads with prickly bracts and including one (A. lappa) that is the source of lappa
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