Meaning of Onopordum in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɒnə(ʊ)ˈpɔːdəm/

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  1. Noun

    Onopordum

    Etymology

    mid 18th century; earliest use found in New & Complete Dictionary Arts & Science. From scientific Latin Onopordum, genus name (Linnaeus Species Plantarum II. 827) from post-classical Latin onopordon or its etymon ancient Greek ὀνόπορδον

    Definitions

    1. a genus of Eurasian herbs of the family Compositae with prickly foliage and large purplish flowers

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