anemochorous

[ an-uh-mok-er-uhs ]

/ ˌæn əˈmɒk ər əs /

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adjective

(of a fruit, seed, or spore) adapted for dispersion by wind.

(of a plant) having anemochorous fruits, seeds, or spores, as the dandelion.

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Also a·ne·mo·cho·ric

[uh-nee-muh-kawr-ik, -kohr-]. /əˌni məˈkɔr ɪk, -ˈkoʊr-/.

Origin of anemochorous