CHICALOTES

Noun

chicalotes

plural of chicalote

Source: Wiktionary


CHICALOTE

Chi`ca*lo"te, n. [Sp., prob. of Mex. origin.] (Bot.)

Definition: A Mexican prickly poppy (Argemone platyceras), which has migrated into California.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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