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bur marigold

American  

noun

  1. any of various composite plants of the genus Bidens, especially those having conspicuous yellow flowers.

bur marigold British  

noun

  1. Also called: beggar-ticks.   sticktight.  any plant of the genus Bidens that has yellow flowers and pointed fruits that cling to fur and clothing: family Asteraceae (composites)

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Etymology

Origin of bur marigold

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

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