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cleavers

cleav·ers [ klvərz ]


noun 
Definition:
 
plant with clinging fruit: an annual plant with slender sprawling stems, narrow leaves, and spiny round fruits that cling to animals and clothing. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Latin name Galium aparine. ( takes a singular verb )

[Alteration of Old English clife, related to cleave2; because its bristles stick to whatever they come in contact with]
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