noun, plural beg·gar’s-lice.
- (used with a singular or plural verb) any of several plants, especially of the genera Cynoglossum and Hackelia, having small, prickly fruits that stick to clothing.
- (used with a plural verb) the fruits or seeds of such a plant.
noun (functioning as singular)
- any of several plants, esp the stickseed, having small prickly fruits that adhere to clothing, fur, etc
- the seed or fruit of any of these plants