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.

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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
8
Length
14

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Syllables
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