Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Beggar Lice.
Beggar Lice - as a noun
Eurasian and north american plants having small prickly nutlets that stick to clothing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beggar's liceAny of various tropical and subtropical plants having trifoliate leaves and rough sticky pod sections or loments
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beggar's licetick trefoilHypernyms (Closely Related)
subshrub15suffrutexHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I had to spend hours picking out beggar lice from my dog's fur."
"The beggar lice stuck to my clothes and were difficult to remove."
"Children often get beggar lice stuck in their hair while playing outdoors."
"The beggar lice plants were thriving in the garden due to the moist soil."
"I accidentally stepped on beggar lice and they got stuck to the soles of my shoes."
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Phrases
beggar's lice
