Byssus and Pappus

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Byssus noun - Tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface.

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Pappus and byssus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pappus" instead a noun "Byssus".

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

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Byssus and pappus are semantically related. You can use "Byssus" instead a noun "Pappus".

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