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词汇 cocklebur
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Definition of cocklebur in English:

cocklebur

nounˈkɒk(ə)lbəːˈkäkəlˌbər
  • A herbaceous plant of the daisy family with broad leaves and burred fruits, native to tropical America.

    欧龙牙草;苍耳。参见CLOTBUR

    Genus Xanthium, family Compositae: two or three species

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is a native insect which feeds on wild hosts including cocklebur, sunflowers, and common and giant ragweed, as well as soybeans.
    • The sting nematode has a wide host range that includes corn, soybean, and numerous weeds, such as morning glory, crabgrass, and cocklebur.
    • I spent whole summers with a group of guys, chopping cockleburs and button weeds in the cornfields and talking the way teenage boys talk when they're off by themselves.
    • In addition to corn it may feed on weeds, including cocklebur.
    • Both cocklebur and magnolia blossoms must either be harvested and dried for future use or they may be purchased from Chinese pharmacies.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from cockle2 + burr.

Definition of cocklebur in US English:

cocklebur

nounˈkäkəlˌbər
  • A herbaceous plant of the daisy family, with broad leaves and burred fruits. It originated in tropical America but is now cosmopolitan.

    欧龙牙草;苍耳。参见CLOTBUR

    Genus Xanthium, family Compositae: two or three species, in particular X. strumarium

    See also clotbur
    Example sentencesExamples
    • In addition to corn it may feed on weeds, including cocklebur.
    • The sting nematode has a wide host range that includes corn, soybean, and numerous weeds, such as morning glory, crabgrass, and cocklebur.
    • I spent whole summers with a group of guys, chopping cockleburs and button weeds in the cornfields and talking the way teenage boys talk when they're off by themselves.
    • It is a native insect which feeds on wild hosts including cocklebur, sunflowers, and common and giant ragweed, as well as soybeans.
    • Both cocklebur and magnolia blossoms must either be harvested and dried for future use or they may be purchased from Chinese pharmacies.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from cockle + burr.

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