- 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. n. A plant of the genus Senecio (S. hieracifolius). Source: opted
- 3. n. any of various plants of the genus Pilosella Source: wordnet
- 4. n. any of numerous often hairy plants of the genus Hieracium having yellow or orange flowers that resemble the dandelion Source: wordnet
- 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. 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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