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- [bur-dok]
- /ˈbɜr dɒk/
- /ˈbɜːdɔk/
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- [bur-dok]
- /ˈbɜr dɒk/
Definitions of burdock word
- noun burdock a coarse weedy Eurasian plant of the genus Arctium, having large heart-shaped leaves, tiny purple flowers surrounded by hooked bristles, and burlike fruits: family Asteraceae (composites) 3
- noun burdock any of several plants (genus Arctium) of the composite family, with large basal leaves and purple-flowered heads covered with hooked prickles 3
- noun burdock a composite plant of the genus Arctium, especially A. lappa, a coarse, broad-leaved weed bearing prickly heads of burs that stick to the clothing. 1
- noun burdock plant: type of thistle 1
- noun burdock Any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium. 0
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Origin of burdock
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; bur1 + dock4
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Parts of speech for Burdock
noun
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preposition
conjunction
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burdock popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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