pappus
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- 12
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- 16
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- 6
Definition of pappus
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- The markedly reduced sepals of an Asteraceae floret that take the form of trichomes or scale attached to the ovary or seed.
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noun
- The markedly reduced sepals of an Asteraceae floret that take the form of trichomes or scale attached to the ovary or seed.
- The first downy hairs that appear on the chin.
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Etymology
Via Latin pappus from Ancient Greek πάππος (páppos), an affectionate term for elderly men (referencing beards).
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