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Noogoora burr

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Noo·​goo·​ra burr | \ nüˈgu̇rə \

Definition of Noogoora burr

: a European cocklebur (Xanthium pungens) that is a noxious weed in Australia

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History and Etymology for Noogoora burr

noogoora (of unknown origin) + burr

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“Noogoora burr.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Noogoora%20burr. Accessed 19 Aug. 2022.

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