DIASPORE

Etymology

Noun

diaspore (plural diaspores)

A natural hydrate of aluminium, sometimes forming stalactites.

A gemstone consisting of hydrate of aluminium in crystal form.

(botany) seeds and fruit together regarded as a dispersal unit.

Anagrams

• parodies, parodise

Source: Wiktionary


Di"a*spore, n. Etym: [From Gr. diaspore.] (Min.)

Definition: A hydrate of alumina, often occurring in white lamellar masses with brilliant pearly luster; -- so named on account of its decrepitating when heated before the blowpipe.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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