репе́й — meaning in English

English meaning

• burdock noun A prickly plant in the genus Arctium that flowers every two years.
• burr noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
• dock noun A structure at a harbour where ships load, unload, or are repaired.

Senses

репе́й is used for these senses in English:

• burdock Any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium.
• burr (engineering) A revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces used to grind hard products in a grinder or mill.
• dock A burdock plant, or the leaves of that plant.

burr — full definition

1. noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
2. noun A strong, rolled pronunciation of the letter "r," or an accent marked by it.
3. verb To grind or smooth using a small rotating abrasive tool.

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