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exsiccatum

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[ek-si-key-tuhm] / ˌɛk sɪˈkeɪ təm /

noun

Botany, Mycology.

a specimen intentionally dried, especially for herbarium display.

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noun

Etymology

Origin of exsiccatum

< New Latin, Latin exsiccātum something dried, neuter of exsiccātus; see exsiccate

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