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Lirella

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Li-rel′la

(lī̍-rĕl′lȧ)
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Noun.
[NL., dim. of L.
lira
a furrow.]
(Bot.)
A linear apothecium furrowed along the middle; the fruit of certain lichens.

Definition 2024

lirella

lirella

English

Noun

lirella ‎(plural lirellae)

  1. (botany) A linear apothecium furrowed along the middle; the fruit of certain lichens.

Etymology

Diminutive of Latin lira a furrow.

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