pappose

[ pap-ohs ]

adjectiveBotany.
  1. having or forming a pappus.

Origin of pappose

1
First recorded in 1625–35; papp(us) + -ose1
  • Also pap·pous [pap-uhs]. /ˈpæp əs/.

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