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Meaning of burdock
A biennial plant with purple flowers and edible roots.
Etymology of burdock
The word "burdock" comes from the Old English words "burre" meaning "thistle" or "prickle" and "doc" or "dock" referring to a type of plant, with possible influence from the Middle English word "bur" meaning "thistle" or "bramble".
The plant has been known and used since ancient times, with references in medieval texts and herbals.
Synonyms
thistle
teasel
cocklebur
stickseed
beggar's lice
cleavers
goosegrass
catchweed
bedstraw
stickyweed
clingweed
velvetleaf
mallow
sida
okra
hibiscus
malva
abutilon
senna
cassia
dandelion
chicory
endive
plantain
dock
sorrel
knotweed
nightshade
bittersweet
honeysuckle
morning glory
bindweed
dodder
gourd
cucumber
squash
melon
Definitions
- A biennial plant with purple flowers and edible roots, native to Europe and Asia.
- The root of the burdock plant, used as a vegetable or in herbal medicine.
Usage Examples
- The burdock plant has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, with its roots and leaves used to treat various ailments.
- The edible roots of the burdock plant can be roasted or boiled as a vegetable.
- Burdock is often found growing in waste areas and along roadsides, where its seeds can spread easily.