cleavers
/ˈklivərz/
noun
- A common weed with small, sticky hairs on its stems and leaves that cling to clothing or animal fur; also called goosegrass.
- The sticky seeds of cleavers help the plant spread by hitching rides on animals.
- After walking through the field, his socks were covered in cleavers.
- Cleavers is often used in herbal teas for its mild cleansing properties.
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