Deoperculate

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the lid or operculum removed not-comparable

    "deoperculate capsules of mosses"

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"deoperculate capsules of mosses"

Etymology

From de- + operculate.

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