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Definitions from the WebBeggar's-ticksNounBeggar's-ticks refers to a type of plant belonging to the genus Bidens. It is characterized by small, needle-like seeds that cling to fur or clothing, often serving as an annoyance or irritation. Example sentence:The hiker returned from the trail covered in beggar's-ticks, which took him hours to remove from his clothes. VerbWhen used as a verb, beggar's-ticks describes the action of clinging persistently or tenaciously to someone or something. Example sentence:The fabric of my dress got beggar's-ticked by thorns while walking through the overgrown bushes. LocalIn certain regions, beggar's-ticks can also refer to a colloquial name used for a specific kind of parasitic plant, often called "burdock" or "bur". Example sentence:As a local remedy, the leaves of the beggar's-ticks plant were used to soothe skin irritations and reduce inflammation. Related products: | ||||
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