kok-saghyz

kok-saghyz Definition

kok·-saghyz or kok-sagyz kok′·-sagyz′ (kōk′sa gēz′)

noun

a dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz) grown in Russia, Turkmenistan, etc. for the rubber obtained from its roots

Etymology: Russ kok-sagyz < Turkic, lit., gum (or tar or rubber) root

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