DEME

Etymology

Noun

deme (plural demes)

A township or other subdivision of ancient Attica.

(ecology) A distinct local population of plants or animals.

Anagrams

• Deem, Mede, deem, meed

Source: Wiktionary


Deme, n. Etym: [Gr.

1. (Gr. Antiq.)

Definition: A territorial subdivision of Attica (also of modern Greece), corresponding to a township. Jowett (Thucyd).

2. (Biol.)

Definition: An undifferentiated aggregate of cells or plastids.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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