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Cockleburr

Noun (Botany)

A cockleburr is a burr-bearing weed that grows in various regions around the world. It belongs to the genus Xanthium and is known for its round, prickly seedpods.

Sense 1:

It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces small green flowers in the summer.

Example sentence: The cockleburr plant has beautiful heart-shaped leaves that add a touch of green to the garden.

Sense 2:

The seedpods of the cockleburr have hook-like bristles that attach to fur, clothing, or animal skin, enabling the plant's dispersal.

Example sentence: My dog's fur became entangled with cockleburr seedpods during our walk in the field.

Noun (Informal)

In colloquial usage, cockleburr refers to a person or thing that causes annoyance or trouble.

Sense 1:

A person who is difficult to deal with or causes constant frustration.

Example sentence: My colleague is a real cockleburr, always making things more complicated than they need to be.

Sense 2:

Any troublesome or vexatious situation or object.

Example sentence: This old computer is such a cockleburr, always crashing when I'm in the middle of important work.

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