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Princeton's WordNet

  1. cocklebur, cockle-bur, cockleburr, cockle-burrnoun

    any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs

  2. great burdock, greater burdock, cocklebur, Arctium lappanoun

    burdock having heart-shaped leaves found in open woodland, hedgerows and rough grassland of Europe (except extreme N) and Asia Minor; sometimes cultivated for medicinal and culinary use

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  1. cockle-bur

    A cockle-bur is a type of plant, belonging to the Xanthium genus, known for its spiny, clinging seed cases. They are considered a type of weed and are often found in temperate and tropical regions across the world. These plants can pose a danger to livestock due to the bur’s ability to stick to animal fur and cause discomfort or injury.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cockle-bur in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cockle-bur in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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