OOCYST

Etymology

Noun

oocyst (plural oocysts)

(mycology) A reproductive cell in certain fungi. [from 19th c.]

(biology) A thick-walled structure of a parasitic protozoan, that develops into sporozoite. [from 20th c.]

Anagrams

• scooty

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

31 January 2025

DISPERSION

(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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