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  1. 1. n. A plant of the genus Hieracium; -- so called from the ancient belief that birds of prey used its juice to strengthen their vision. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A plant of the genus Senecio (S. hieracifolius). Source: opted
  3. 3. n. any of various plants of the genus Pilosella Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. any of numerous often hairy plants of the genus Hieracium having yellow or orange flowers that resemble the dandelion Source: wordnet
  5. 5. (a) A plant of the genus Hieracium; -- so called from the ancient belief that birds of prey used its juice to strengthen their vision. (b) A plant of the genus Senecio (S. hieracifolius). Loudon. Source: webster
  6. 6. n. any of various plants of the genus Pilosella n. any of numerous often hairy plants of the genus Hieracium having yellow or orange flowers that resemble the dandelion Source: ecdict

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