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Bur

noun
1
A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing (an alternate spelling of "burr").
"Burs stuck to the dog's coat after the walk through the field."

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In plain EnglishA spiky seed pod that hitches a ride on fur or fabric — usually spelled "burr".

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Burs plural

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_____ stuck to the dog's coat after the walk through the field.

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