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Furbish lousewort
[ fur-bish ]
/ ˈfɜr bɪʃ /
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noun
See under lousewort.
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Origin of Furbish lousewort
1975–80; after Kate Furbish (1834–1931), U.S. botanist, its discoverer
Words nearby Furbish lousewort
furanose, furazolidone, furbearer, furbelow, furbish, Furbish lousewort, fur brigade, furca, furcal, furcate, furcation
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