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Pappus Definition & Meaning

pappus
noun
  1. calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions

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  • "theoni pappus"
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Frequently asked questions

What does pappus mean?
calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions
What part of speech is pappus?
Pappus is a noun.

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