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cock·le-bur
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Princeton's WordNet
cocklebur, cockle-bur, cockleburr, cockle-burrnoun
any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs
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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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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cockle-bur in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cockle-bur in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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