English Explanatory Dictionary

burdock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɜːdɒk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-burdock.wav /ˈbɝːdɑːk/

Word forms

burdock burdocks

Etymology

From Middle English *bury dokke (attested as plural bury dokkis), equivalent to bur(ry) + dock.

Synonyms

gobo

Derived words

common burdock dandelion and burdock edible burdock great burdock greater burdock lesser burdock sea burdock
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