pussytoes
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English
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Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From pussy + toes: named for the way the cluster of flower heads resembles the pads that make up the paw of a cat.
Noun
[edit]pussytoes pl (normally plural, singular pussytoe)
- Any of several species of composite flower in the genus Antennaria, known for their clusters of white fluffy flower heads.
Usage notes
[edit]The plural is more common than the singular pussytoe, even when referring to a single plant.