beggar's-lice

beggar's-lice
/beg"euhrz luys'/, n., pl. beggar's-lice.
1. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) any of several plants, esp. of the genera Cynoglossum and Hackelia, having small, prickly fruits that stick to clothing.
2. (used with a pl. v.) the fruits or seeds of such a plant.
Also, beggar-lice /beg"euhr luys'/.
[1840-50, Amer.]

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Synonyms:
(Galium aparine)


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