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1. (n.) thimbleweed
any of several plants that have a thimble-shaped fruiting head, esp. either of two white-flowered buttercups, Anemoneriparia or A.
virginiana.
Etymology: (1825–35, Amer.)
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1. (noun) thimbleweed, Anemone cylindrica
a common North American anemone with cylindrical fruit clusters resembling thimbles
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1. (noun) thimbleweed
any plant of the composite genus Rudbeckia, coarse herbs somewhat resembling the sunflower; -- so called from their conical receptacles
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