CHARA

Chara, genus Chara

(noun) green algae common in freshwater lakes of limestone districts

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

chara (plural charas)

A green alga of the genus Chara.

Synonym: muskgrass

Etymology 2

Noun

chara (plural charas)

Shortened form of charabanc

Anagrams

• achar

Source: Wiktionary


Cha"ra, n. Etym: [NL., of uncertain origin.] (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of flowerless plants, having articulated stems and whorled branches. They flourish in wet places.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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