SPORANGIA

SPORANGIUM

sporangium, spore case, spore sac

(noun) organ containing or producing spores

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

sporangia

plural of sporangium

Source: Wiktionary


SPORANGIUM

Spo*ran"gi*um, n.; pl. Sporangia. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: A spore case in the cryptogamous plants, as in ferns, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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28 September 2024

ORCHESTRATION

(noun) an arrangement of events that attempts to achieve a maximum effect; “the skillful orchestration of his political campaign”


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In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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