/beg"euhrz luys'/ , n. , pl. beggar's-lice .
1. ( used with a sing. or pl. v. ) any of several plants, esp. of the genera Cynoglossum and Hackelia, having small, prickly fruits that stick to clothing.
2. ( used with a pl. v. ) the fruits or seeds of such a plant.
Also, beggar-lice /beg"euhr luys'/ .
[ 1840-50, Amer. ]