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单词 Onopordum
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Definition of Onopordum in English:

Onopordum

noun ˌɒnə(ʊ)ˈpɔːdəm
  • A genus of thistles (family Asteraceae (Compositae)) native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, which bear large, typically purple flower heads; (also onopordum) a plant of this genus; a cotton thistle.

Origin

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.

Definition of Onopordum in US English:

Onopordum

nounˌɒnə(ʊ)ˈpɔːdəm
  • A genus of thistles (family Asteraceae (Compositae)) native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, which bear large, typically purple flower heads; (also onopordum) a plant of this genus; a cotton thistle.

Origin

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.

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