ACROSPIRES

Noun

acrospires

plural of acrospire

Verb

acrospires

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of acrospire

Source: Wiktionary


ACROSPIRE

Ac"ro*spire, n. Etym: [Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: The sprout at the end of a seed when it begins to germinate; the plumule in germination; -- so called from its spiral form.

Ac"ro*spire, v. i.

Definition: To put forth the first sprout.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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