Byssoid

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Synonym of byssaceous.

    "The opinions already expressed in 'The Phytologist,' relative to the nature of the byssoid substance found on the roots of Monotropa, from all stations that have supplied specimens for examination, are as follows."

Synonyms

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byssaceous

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"The opinions already expressed in 'The Phytologist,' relative to the nature of the byssoid substance found on the roots of Monotropa, from all stations that have supplied specimens for examination, are as follows."

Etymology

From byssus + -oid.

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