cleistothecium
noun /,klaɪstə'θiʃiəm/
- Definition
- closed spore-bearing structure of some fungi (especially Aspergillaceae and Erysiphaceae) from which spores are released only by decay or disintegration
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'cleistothecium'.
- Synonyms
- cleistocarp
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
6
Consonants
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Length
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