Meaning of TICKSEED
| Pronunciation: | | 'tik`seed
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| | Definition: | | [n] any of numerous plants of the genus Coreopsis having a profusion of showy usually yellow daisylike flowers over long periods; North and South America |
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| | Synonyms: | | coreopsis, tickweed |
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| | See Also: | | calliopsis, Coreopsis gigantea, Coreopsis maritima, Coreopsis tinctoria, genus Coreopsis, giant coreopsis, herb, herbaceous plant, sea dahlia | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Tick"seed`\, n. [Tick the insect + seed; cf. G.
wanzensamen, literally, bug seed.]
1. A seed or fruit resembling in shape an insect, as that of
certain plants.
2. (Bot.)
(a) Same as {Coreopsis}.
(b) Any plant of the genus {Corispermum}, plants of the
Goosefoot family.
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