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Pappus.
Pappus - as a noun
Calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the compositae such as thistles and dandelions
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calyxHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The pappus of a dandelion helps its seeds to disperse in the wind."
"The pappus is the feathery structure attached to the seeds of a thistle."
"The pappus acts as a parachute that carries the seeds away from the parent plant."
"The pappus of the milkweed aids in seed dispersal by catching the breeze."
"The pappus of a salsify plant assists in spreading its seeds over a wide area."
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Is PAPPUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pappus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PAPPUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PAPPUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pappus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPAPPUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
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Yes, pappus is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPAPPUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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