dissogeny
[ dih-soj-uh-nee ]
/ dɪˈsɒdʒ ə ni /
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noun Zoology.
the condition in ctenophores in which an individual has two periods of sexual maturity, one in the larval and one in the adult stage.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Also dis·sog·o·ny [dih-sog-uh-nee]. /dɪˈsɒg ə ni/.
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