cockle-bur (Meaning)

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cockle-bur (n)

any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

Our playful walk in the field turned into a frustrating exercise in removing cockle-bur stickers from our clothes.
The abandoned lot was a haven for wildflowers, unfortunately overshadowed by a sea of prickly cockle-burs.
The rustling sound in the undergrowth turned out to be a rabbit, its fur generously decorated with cockle-bur hitchhikers.
While weeding the garden, gloves are essential to avoid getting pricked by the spiny cockle-bur pods.
Despite their annoying tendency to cling, dried cockle-burs can be used in interesting craft projects due to their unique shape.
The ingenious design of the cockle-bur's burr inspired the invention of Velcro, forever changing the way we fasten things.
Birds often use cockle-bur stickers as nesting material, their spiky nature helping to deter predators.
Although considered a weed, the cockle-bur plays a role in the ecosystem, providing food for some insects and shelter for small animals.
Learning to identify cockle-burs early in the season helps gardeners prevent them from taking over their vegetable patches.
Next time you encounter a cockle-bur, take a closer look at its intricate design – a testament to nature's remarkable engineering.

any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Our playful walk in the field turned into a frustrating exercise in removing cockle-bur stickers from our clothes.

The abandoned lot was a haven for wildflowers, unfortunately overshadowed by a sea of prickly cockle-burs.

The rustling sound in the undergrowth turned out to be a rabbit, its fur generously decorated with cockle-bur hitchhikers.

While weeding the garden, gloves are essential to avoid getting pricked by the spiny cockle-bur pods.