Pappose

pap·pus  (pps)

n. pl. pap·pi (pp)

A modified calyx, composed of scales, bristles, or featherlike hairs, in plants of the composite family, such as the dandelion and the thistle.

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[Latin, old man, down on certain seeds, from Greek pappos; see papa in Indo-European roots.]

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pappose (-s), pappous (-s) adj.

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Adj.

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pappose - (of plants such as dandelions and thistles) having pappi or tufts of featherlike hairs or delicate bristles plant life, flora, plant - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion haired, hairy, hirsute - having or covered with hair; "Jacob was a hairy man"; "a hairy caterpillar"