1. : any of several plants especially of the genera Lappula, Desmodium, and Galium bearing prickly or adhesive fruits that cling to clothing
2. : the fruit of beggar's-lice
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/beg"euhrz luys'/, n., pl. beggar's-lice.
1. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) any of several plants, esp. of the genera Cynoglossum and Hackelia, having small, prickly fruits that stick to clothing.
2. (used with a pl. v.) the fruits or seeds of such a plant.
Also, beggar-lice /beg"euhr luys'/.
[1840-50, Amer.]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.