LEONTODON

Leontodon, genus Leontodon

(noun) hawkbit

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Le*on"to*don, n. Etym: [Gr. Lion's-tooth, Dandelion.] (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of liguliflorous composite plants, including the fall dandelion (L. autumnale), and formerly the true dandelion; -- called also lion's tooth.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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12 May 2025

UNSEASONED

(adjective) not tried or tested by experience; “unseasoned artillery volunteers”; “still untested in battle”; “an illustrator untried in mural painting”; “a young hand at plowing”


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