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Loasa

Noun - Botany

Loasa refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Loasaceae, commonly known as stickleaf or stingbrush. These plants are characterized by their prickly leaves and showy flowers.

Example sentence: The loasa is a beautiful wildflower found in the Andes region.

Noun - Zoology

In zoology, loasa can also refer to a type of parasitic worm found in the intestines of mammals, particularly in dogs and cats.

Example sentence: The veterinarian confirmed that the cat had been infected with loasa.

Adjective

As an adjective, loasa describes something characteristic of or related to the Loasa genus of plants or the Loasaceae family.

Example sentence: The hiking trail was surrounded by loasa shrubs, making it difficult to pass without getting pricked.

Verb

When used as a verb, loasa means to cause discomfort or irritation, similar to the prickly effect of the Loasa plants' leaves on the skin.

Example sentence: The harsh fabric of the shirt loasaed my sensitive skin.

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