Associations to the word «Pappi»

Wiktionary

PAPPUS, noun. (botany) The markedly reduced sepals of an Asteraceae floret that take the form of trichomes or scale attached to the ovary or seed.

Dictionary definition

PAPPUS, noun. Calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle