CHORISES

CHORISIS

Cho"ri*sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: The separation of a leaf or floral organ into two more parts.

Note: In collateral chorisis the parts are side by side.

– In parallel or median chorisis they are one in front of another.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

29 December 2024

CHRONIC

(adjective) being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; “chronic indigestion”; “a chronic shortage of funds”; “a chronic invalid”


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