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favellidium

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[fav-uh-lid-ee-uhm] / ˌfæv əˈlɪd i əm /

noun

(in certain red algae) a cystocarp wholly or partly immersed in a frond.

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noun

favellidia

plural

Etymology

Origin of favellidium

From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at favella, -idium

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