anemochorous

[ an-uh-mok-er-uhs ]

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

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

Origin of anemochorous

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  • Also a·ne·mo·cho·ric [uh-nee-muh-kawr-ik, -kohr-]. /əˌni məˈkɔr ɪk, -ˈkoʊr-/.

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