diaspore

English

/ˈdaɪ.əˌspɔɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • A natural hydrate of aluminium, sometimes forming stalactites.
  • A gemstone consisting of hydrate of aluminium in crystal form.
  • (botany) seeds and fruit together regarded as a dispersal unit.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek διασπείρω (scatter, sow).

Origin

Ancient Greek

διασπείρω

Gloss

scatter, sow

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